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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.34, 1,004.04 and 432.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.34, 1,004.04 and 432.62 is: 597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.34 : 1,004.04 = 432.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.34/1,004.04 = 432.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.34x = 1,004.04 × 432.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.34x = 434,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,367.78/727.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.20

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