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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.88, 1,003.36 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.88, 1,003.36 and 432.16 is: 596.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.88 : 1,003.36 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.88/1,003.36 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.88x = 1,003.36 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.88x = 433,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,612.06/726.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.54

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