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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.41, 1,003.92 and 478.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.41, 1,003.92 and 478.89 is: 660.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.41 : 1,003.92 = 478.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.41/1,003.92 = 478.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.41x = 1,003.92 × 478.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.41x = 480,767.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,767.25/727.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.93

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