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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.61, 1,004.10 and 396.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.61, 1,004.10 and 396.03 is: 546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.61 : 1,004.10 = 396.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.61/1,004.10 = 396.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.61x = 1,004.10 × 396.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.61x = 397,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,653.72/727.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.52

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