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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.80, 1,004.64 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.80, 1,004.64 and 432.96 is: 597.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.80 : 1,004.64 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.80/1,004.64 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.80x = 1,004.64 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.80x = 434,968.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,968.93/727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.65

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