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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.80, 1,002.74 and 432.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.80, 1,002.74 and 432.07 is: 596.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.80 : 1,002.74 = 432.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.80/1,002.74 = 432.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.80x = 1,002.74 × 432.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.80x = 433,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,249.20/726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.11

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