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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.59, 1,004.08 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.59, 1,004.08 and 396.02 is: 546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.59 : 1,004.08 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.59/1,004.08 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.59x = 1,004.08 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.59x = 397,631.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,631.63/727.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.51

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