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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.11, 1,000.79 and 430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.11, 1,000.79 and 430.54 is: 594.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.11 : 1,000.79 = 430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.11/1,000.79 = 430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.11x = 1,000.79 × 430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.11x = 430,880.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,880.13/725.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.23

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