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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.07, 1,003.25 and 432.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.07, 1,003.25 and 432.33 is: 596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.07 : 1,003.25 = 432.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.07/1,003.25 = 432.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.07x = 1,003.25 × 432.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.07x = 433,732.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,732.91/727.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.55

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