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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.20, 1,000.64 and 430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.20, 1,000.64 and 430.54 is: 594.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.20 : 1,000.64 = 430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.20/1,000.64 = 430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.20x = 1,000.64 × 430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.20x = 430,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,814.12/725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.06

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