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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.55, 1,004 and 412.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.55, 1,004 and 412.81 is: 569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.55 : 1,004 = 412.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.55/1,004 = 412.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.55x = 1,004 × 412.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.55x = 414,461.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,461.24/727.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.67

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