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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.93, 1,002.83 and 432.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.93, 1,002.83 and 432.03 is: 596.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.93 : 1,002.83 = 432.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.93/1,002.83 = 432.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.93x = 1,002.83 × 432.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.93x = 433,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,253.72/726.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.00

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