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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.40, 1,003.72 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.40, 1,003.72 and 416.88 is: 575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.40 : 1,003.72 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.40/1,003.72 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.40x = 1,003.72 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.40x = 418,430.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,430.79/727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.24

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