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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.75, 1,004.30 and 417.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.75, 1,004.30 and 417.25 is: 575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.75 : 1,004.30 = 417.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.75/1,004.30 = 417.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.75x = 1,004.30 × 417.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.75x = 419,044.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,044.18/727.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.81

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