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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.53, 1,002.87 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.53, 1,002.87 and 447.24 is: 616.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.53 : 1,002.87 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.53/1,002.87 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.53x = 1,002.87 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.53x = 448,523.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,523.58/727.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.50

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