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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.71, 1,002.71 and 432.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.71, 1,002.71 and 432.05 is: 596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.71 : 1,002.71 = 432.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.71/1,002.71 = 432.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.71x = 1,002.71 × 432.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.71x = 433,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,213.68/726.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.13

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