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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.21, 1,003.46 and 432.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.21, 1,003.46 and 432.42 is: 596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.21 : 1,003.46 = 432.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.21/1,003.46 = 432.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.21x = 1,003.46 × 432.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.21x = 433,915.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,915.89/727.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.68

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