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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.77, 1,004.16 and 417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.77, 1,004.16 and 417.27 is: 575.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.77 : 1,004.16 = 417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.77/1,004.16 = 417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.77x = 1,004.16 × 417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.77x = 419,005.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,005.84/727.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.74

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