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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.59, 1,003.90 and 432.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.59, 1,003.90 and 432.71 is: 597.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.59 : 1,003.90 = 432.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.59/1,003.90 = 432.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.59x = 1,003.90 × 432.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.59x = 434,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,397.57/727.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.04

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