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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.26, 1,003.74 and 465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.26, 1,003.74 and 465.18 is: 642.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.26 : 1,003.74 = 465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.26/1,003.74 = 465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.26x = 1,003.74 × 465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.26x = 466,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,919.77/727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.03

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