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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.96, 1,004.60 and 396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.96, 1,004.60 and 396.39 is: 547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.96 : 1,004.60 = 396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.96/1,004.60 = 396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.96x = 1,004.60 × 396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.96x = 398,213.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,213.39/727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.03

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