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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.04, 1,000.40 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.04, 1,000.40 and 430.32 is: 593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.04 : 1,000.40 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.04/1,000.40 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.04x = 1,000.40 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.04x = 430,492.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,492.13/725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.75

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