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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.58, 1,003.86 and 412.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.58, 1,003.86 and 412.83 is: 569.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.58 : 1,003.86 = 412.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.58/1,003.86 = 412.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.58x = 1,003.86 × 412.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.58x = 414,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,423.52/727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.59

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