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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.72, 1,002.81 and 432.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.72, 1,002.81 and 432.01 is: 596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.72 : 1,002.81 = 432.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.72/1,002.81 = 432.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.72x = 1,002.81 × 432.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.72x = 433,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,223.95/726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.14

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