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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.75, 1,003.87 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.75, 1,003.87 and 433 is: 597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.75 : 1,003.87 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.75/1,003.87 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.75x = 1,003.87 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.75x = 434,675.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,675.71/727.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.29

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