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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.71, 1,004.27 and 396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.71, 1,004.27 and 396.17 is: 546.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.71 : 1,004.27 = 396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.71/1,004.27 = 396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.71x = 1,004.27 × 396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.71x = 397,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,854.64/727.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.72

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