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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.84, 1,004.28 and 417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.84, 1,004.28 and 417.28 is: 575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.84 : 1,004.28 = 417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.84/1,004.28 = 417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.84x = 1,004.28 × 417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.84x = 419,065.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,065.96/727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.77

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