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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.23, 1,003.17 and 461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.23, 1,003.17 and 461.18 is: 636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.23 : 1,003.17 = 461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.23/1,003.17 = 461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.23x = 1,003.17 × 461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.23x = 462,644.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,644.45/727.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.17

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