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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.02, 1,003.14 and 432.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.02, 1,003.14 and 432.09 is: 596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.02 : 1,003.14 = 432.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.02/1,003.14 = 432.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.02x = 1,003.14 × 432.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.02x = 433,446.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,446.76/727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.20

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