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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.42, 1,004.02 and 432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.42, 1,004.02 and 432.76 is: 597.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.42 : 1,004.02 = 432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.42/1,004.02 = 432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.42x = 1,004.02 × 432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.42x = 434,499.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,499.70/727.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.32

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