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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.83, 1,004.40 and 429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.83, 1,004.40 and 429.08 is: 592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.83 : 1,004.40 = 429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.83/1,004.40 = 429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.83x = 1,004.40 × 429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.83x = 430,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,967.95/727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.13

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