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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.72, 1,002.84 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.72, 1,002.84 and 432.02 is: 596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.72 : 1,002.84 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.72/1,002.84 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.72x = 1,002.84 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.72x = 433,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,246.94/726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.17

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