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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.78, 1,004.30 and 433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.78, 1,004.30 and 433.02 is: 597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.78 : 1,004.30 = 433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.78/1,004.30 = 433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.78x = 1,004.30 × 433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.78x = 434,881.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,881.99/727.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.55

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