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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.64, 1,002.78 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.64, 1,002.78 and 432.16 is: 596.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.64 : 1,002.78 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.64/1,002.78 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.64x = 1,002.78 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.64x = 433,361.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,361.40/726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.39

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