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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.23, 1,003.59 and 428.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.23, 1,003.59 and 428.54 is: 591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.23 : 1,003.59 = 428.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.23/1,003.59 = 428.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.23x = 1,003.59 × 428.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.23x = 430,076.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,076.32/727.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.39

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