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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.18, 1,003.45 and 432.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.18, 1,003.45 and 432.39 is: 596.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.18 : 1,003.45 = 432.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.18/1,003.45 = 432.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.18x = 1,003.45 × 432.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.18x = 433,879.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,879.24/727.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.66

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