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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.19, 1,000.58 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.19, 1,000.58 and 430.40 is: 593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.19 : 1,000.58 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.19/1,000.58 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.19x = 1,000.58 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.19x = 430,649.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,649.63/725.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.84

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