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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.26, 1,003.59 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.26, 1,003.59 and 416.76 is: 575.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.26 : 1,003.59 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.26/1,003.59 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.26x = 1,003.59 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.26x = 418,256.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,256.17/727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.11

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