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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.16, 1,000.76 and 430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.16, 1,000.76 and 430.48 is: 594.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.16 : 1,000.76 = 430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.16/1,000.76 = 430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.16x = 1,000.76 × 430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.16x = 430,807.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,807.16/725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.09

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