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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.36, 1,003.82 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.36, 1,003.82 and 432.64 is: 597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.36 : 1,003.82 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.36/1,003.82 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.36x = 1,003.82 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.36x = 434,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,292.68/727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.08

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