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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.45, 1,003.18 and 561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.45, 1,003.18 and 561.40 is: 774.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.45 : 1,003.18 = 561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.45/1,003.18 = 561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.45x = 1,003.18 × 561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.45x = 563,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,185.25/727.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.19

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