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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.83, 1,003.94 and 432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.83, 1,003.94 and 432.88 is: 597.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.83 : 1,003.94 = 432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.83/1,003.94 = 432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.83x = 1,003.94 × 432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.83x = 434,585.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,585.55/727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.10

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