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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.15, 1,000.60 and 430.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.15, 1,000.60 and 430.53 is: 594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.15 : 1,000.60 = 430.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.15/1,000.60 = 430.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.15x = 1,000.60 × 430.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.15x = 430,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,787.24/725.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.07

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