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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.90, 1,004.46 and 417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.90, 1,004.46 and 417.40 is: 575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.90 : 1,004.46 = 417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.90/1,004.46 = 417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.90x = 1,004.46 × 417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.90x = 419,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,261.60/727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.99

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