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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.90, 1,002.90 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.90, 1,002.90 and 432.20 is: 596.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.90 : 1,002.90 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.90/1,002.90 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.90x = 1,002.90 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.90x = 433,448.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,448.37/726.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.30

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