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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.56, 1,003.98 and 432.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.56, 1,003.98 and 432.93 is: 597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.56 : 1,003.98 = 432.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.56/1,003.98 = 432.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.56x = 1,003.98 × 432.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.56x = 434,653.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,653.06/727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.41

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