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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.59, 1,004.05 and 396.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.59, 1,004.05 and 396.01 is: 546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.59 : 1,004.05 = 396.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.59/1,004.05 = 396.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.59x = 1,004.05 × 396.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.59x = 397,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,613.84/727.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.48

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