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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.89, 1,002.85 and 432.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.89, 1,002.85 and 432.11 is: 596.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.89 : 1,002.85 = 432.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.89/1,002.85 = 432.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.89x = 1,002.85 × 432.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.89x = 433,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,342.94/726.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.16

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