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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.32, 1,003.91 and 447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.32, 1,003.91 and 447.60 is: 617.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.32 : 1,003.91 = 447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.32/1,003.91 = 447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.32x = 1,003.91 × 447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.32x = 449,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,347.88/727.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.81

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