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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.37, 1,003.81 and 412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.37, 1,003.81 and 412.52 is: 569.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.37 : 1,003.81 = 412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.37/1,003.81 = 412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.37x = 1,003.81 × 412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.37x = 414,086.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,086.42/727.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.29

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