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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.95, 1,004.59 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.95, 1,004.59 and 433.28 is: 597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.95 : 1,004.59 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.95/1,004.59 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.95x = 1,004.59 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.95x = 435,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,269.37/727.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.94

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