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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.26, 1,003.35 and 478.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.26, 1,003.35 and 478.71 is: 660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.26 : 1,003.35 = 478.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.26/1,003.35 = 478.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.26x = 1,003.35 × 478.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.26x = 480,313.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,313.68/727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.44

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