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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.98, 1,004.61 and 433.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.98, 1,004.61 and 433.25 is: 597.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.98 : 1,004.61 = 433.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.98/1,004.61 = 433.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.98x = 1,004.61 × 433.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.98x = 435,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,252.08/727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.89

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