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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.85, 1,004.41 and 396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.85, 1,004.41 and 396.27 is: 546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.85 : 1,004.41 = 396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.85/1,004.41 = 396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.85x = 1,004.41 × 396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.85x = 398,018.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,018.05/727.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.84

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