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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.18, 1,003.08 and 432.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.18, 1,003.08 and 432.25 is: 596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.18 : 1,003.08 = 432.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.18/1,003.08 = 432.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.18x = 1,003.08 × 432.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.18x = 433,581.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,581.33/727.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.25

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