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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.90, 1,004.47 and 396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.90, 1,004.47 and 396.32 is: 546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.90 : 1,004.47 = 396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.90/1,004.47 = 396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.90x = 1,004.47 × 396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.90x = 398,089.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,089.57/727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.91

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