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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.88, 1,004.52 and 433.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.88, 1,004.52 and 433.16 is: 597.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.88 : 1,004.52 = 433.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.88/1,004.52 = 433.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.88x = 1,004.52 × 433.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.88x = 435,117.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,117.88/727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.79

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