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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.93, 1,004.21 and 433.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.93, 1,004.21 and 433.03 is: 597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.93 : 1,004.21 = 433.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.93/1,004.21 = 433.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.93x = 1,004.21 × 433.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.93x = 434,853.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,853.06/727.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.38

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