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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.65, 1,004.24 and 432.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.65, 1,004.24 and 432.93 is: 597.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.65 : 1,004.24 = 432.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.65/1,004.24 = 432.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.65x = 1,004.24 × 432.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.65x = 434,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,763.46/727.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.49

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