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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.94, 1,003.08 and 432.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.94, 1,003.08 and 432.10 is: 596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.94 : 1,003.08 = 432.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.94/1,003.08 = 432.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.94x = 1,003.08 × 432.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.94x = 433,430.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,430.87/726.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.24

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