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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.42, 1,003.92 and 416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.42, 1,003.92 and 416.92 is: 575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.42 : 1,003.92 = 416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.42/1,003.92 = 416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.42x = 1,003.92 × 416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.42x = 418,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,554.33/727.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.40

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