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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.98, 1,002.95 and 432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.98, 1,002.95 and 432.23 is: 596.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.98 : 1,002.95 = 432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.98/1,002.95 = 432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.98x = 1,002.95 × 432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.98x = 433,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,497.90/726.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.30

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