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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.14, 1,003.77 and 432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.14, 1,003.77 and 432.66 is: 597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.14 : 1,003.77 = 432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.14/1,003.77 = 432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.14x = 1,003.77 × 432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.14x = 434,291.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,291.13/727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.26

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