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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.78, 1,002.96 and 432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.78, 1,002.96 and 432.18 is: 596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.78 : 1,002.96 = 432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.78/1,002.96 = 432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.78x = 1,002.96 × 432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.78x = 433,459.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,459.25/726.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.41

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