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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.32, 1,003.88 and 432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.32, 1,003.88 and 432.76 is: 597.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.32 : 1,003.88 = 432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.32/1,003.88 = 432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.32x = 1,003.88 × 432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.32x = 434,439.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,439.11/727.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.31

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