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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.60, 1,004.12 and 432.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.60, 1,004.12 and 432.91 is: 597.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.60 : 1,004.12 = 432.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.60/1,004.12 = 432.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.60x = 1,004.12 × 432.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.60x = 434,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,693.59/727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.43

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