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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.24, 1,003.59 and 395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.24, 1,003.59 and 395.66 is: 546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.24 : 1,003.59 = 395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.24/1,003.59 = 395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.24x = 1,003.59 × 395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.24x = 397,080.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,080.42/727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.01

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