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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.96, 1,004.44 and 429.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.96, 1,004.44 and 429.23 is: 592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.96 : 1,004.44 = 429.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.96/1,004.44 = 429.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.96x = 1,004.44 × 429.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.96x = 431,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,128.61/727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.25

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