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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.06, 1,003.24 and 432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.06, 1,003.24 and 432.28 is: 596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.06 : 1,003.24 = 432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.06/1,003.24 = 432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.06x = 1,003.24 × 432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.06x = 433,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,680.59/727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.49

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