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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.06, 1,000.44 and 430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.06, 1,000.44 and 430.28 is: 593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.06 : 1,000.44 = 430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.06/1,000.44 = 430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.06x = 1,000.44 × 430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.06x = 430,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,469.32/725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.70

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