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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.48, 1,003.93 and 428.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.48, 1,003.93 and 428.79 is: 591.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.48 : 1,003.93 = 428.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.48/1,003.93 = 428.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.48x = 1,003.93 × 428.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.48x = 430,474.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,474.07/727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.74

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