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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.91, 1,002.97 and 432.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.91, 1,002.97 and 432.27 is: 596.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.91 : 1,002.97 = 432.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.91/1,002.97 = 432.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.91x = 1,002.97 × 432.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.91x = 433,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,553.84/726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.43

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