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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.98, 1,004.36 and 433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.98, 1,004.36 and 433.14 is: 597.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.98 : 1,004.36 = 433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.98/1,004.36 = 433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.98x = 1,004.36 × 433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.98x = 435,026.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,026.32/727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.58

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