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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.53, 1,003.97 and 395.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.53, 1,003.97 and 395.95 is: 546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.53 : 1,003.97 = 395.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.53/1,003.97 = 395.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.53x = 1,003.97 × 395.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.53x = 397,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,517.43/727.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.39

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