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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.80, 1,004.03 and 433.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.80, 1,004.03 and 433.07 is: 597.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.80 : 1,004.03 = 433.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.80/1,004.03 = 433.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.80x = 1,004.03 × 433.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.80x = 434,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,815.27/727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.44

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