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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.97, 1,004.58 and 396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.97, 1,004.58 and 396.39 is: 547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.97 : 1,004.58 = 396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.97/1,004.58 = 396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.97x = 1,004.58 × 396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.97x = 398,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,203.98/727.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.01

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