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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.90, 1,004.48 and 429.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.90, 1,004.48 and 429.18 is: 592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.90 : 1,004.48 = 429.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.90/1,004.48 = 429.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.90x = 1,004.48 × 429.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.90x = 431,102.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,102.73/727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.26

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