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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.20, 1,003.54 and 395.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.20, 1,003.54 and 395.63 is: 545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.20 : 1,003.54 = 395.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.20/1,003.54 = 395.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.20x = 1,003.54 × 395.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.20x = 397,023.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,023.53/727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.96

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