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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.40, 1,003.74 and 412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.40, 1,003.74 and 412.70 is: 569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.40 : 1,003.74 = 412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.40/1,003.74 = 412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.40x = 1,003.74 × 412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.40x = 414,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,243.50/727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.49

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