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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.44, 1,003.89 and 447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.44, 1,003.89 and 447.84 is: 618.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.44 : 1,003.89 = 447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.44/1,003.89 = 447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.44x = 1,003.89 × 447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.44x = 449,577.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,577.17/727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.03

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