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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.38, 1,003.66 and 432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.38, 1,003.66 and 432.74 is: 597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.38 : 1,003.66 = 432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.38/1,003.66 = 432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.38x = 1,003.66 × 432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.38x = 434,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,325.26/727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.11

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