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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.27, 1,003.63 and 412.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.27, 1,003.63 and 412.54 is: 569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.27 : 1,003.63 = 412.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.27/1,003.63 = 412.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.27x = 1,003.63 × 412.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.27x = 414,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,033.98/727.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.30

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