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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.33, 1,003.88 and 447.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.33, 1,003.88 and 447.81 is: 618.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.33 : 1,003.88 = 447.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.33/1,003.88 = 447.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.33x = 1,003.88 × 447.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.33x = 449,547.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,547.50/727.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.08

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