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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.74, 1,004.28 and 396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.74, 1,004.28 and 396.17 is: 546.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.74 : 1,004.28 = 396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.74/1,004.28 = 396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.74x = 1,004.28 × 396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.74x = 397,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,868.12/727.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.72

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