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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.54, 1,004.01 and 432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.54, 1,004.01 and 432.80 is: 597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.54 : 1,004.01 = 432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.54/1,004.01 = 432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.54x = 1,004.01 × 432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.54x = 434,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,535.53/727.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.27

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