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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.72, 1,003.83 and 432.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.72, 1,003.83 and 432.94 is: 597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.72 : 1,003.83 = 432.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.72/1,003.83 = 432.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.72x = 1,003.83 × 432.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.72x = 434,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,598.16/727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.21

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