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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.32, 1,002.33 and 427.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.32, 1,002.33 and 427.58 is: 590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.32 : 1,002.33 = 427.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.32/1,002.33 = 427.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.32x = 1,002.33 × 427.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.32x = 428,576.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,576.89/726.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.06

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