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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.92, 1,000.48 and 430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.92, 1,000.48 and 430.30 is: 593.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.92 : 1,000.48 = 430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.92/1,000.48 = 430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.92x = 1,000.48 × 430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.92x = 430,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,506.54/724.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.87

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