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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.88, 1,004.82 and 417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.88, 1,004.82 and 417.32 is: 576.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.88 : 1,004.82 = 417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.88/1,004.82 = 417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.88x = 1,004.82 × 417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.88x = 419,331.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,331.48/727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.10

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