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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.18, 1,003.32 and 432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.18, 1,003.32 and 432.52 is: 596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.18 : 1,003.32 = 432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.18/1,003.32 = 432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.18x = 1,003.32 × 432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.18x = 433,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,955.97/727.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.77

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