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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.33, 1,003.25 and 432.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.33, 1,003.25 and 432.38 is: 596.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.33 : 1,003.25 = 432.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.33/1,003.25 = 432.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.33x = 1,003.25 × 432.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.33x = 433,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,781.30/727.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.40

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