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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.28, 1,003.74 and 432.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.28, 1,003.74 and 432.71 is: 597.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.28 : 1,003.74 = 432.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.28/1,003.74 = 432.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.28x = 1,003.74 × 432.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.28x = 434,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,329.22/727.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.19

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