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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.78, 1,004.10 and 428.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.78, 1,004.10 and 428.93 is: 591.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.78 : 1,004.10 = 428.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.78/1,004.10 = 428.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.78x = 1,004.10 × 428.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.78x = 430,688.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,688.61/727.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.78

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