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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.71, 1,002.89 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.71, 1,002.89 and 432 is: 596.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.71 : 1,002.89 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.71/1,002.89 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.71x = 1,002.89 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.71x = 433,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,249.56/726.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.18

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