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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.11, 1,003.46 and 428.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.11, 1,003.46 and 428.59 is: 591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.11 : 1,003.46 = 428.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.11/1,003.46 = 428.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.11x = 1,003.46 × 428.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.11x = 430,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,072.03/727.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.48

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