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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.28, 1,000.73 and 430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.28, 1,000.73 and 430.65 is: 594.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.28 : 1,000.73 = 430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.28/1,000.73 = 430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.28x = 1,000.73 × 430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.28x = 430,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,962.22/725.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.20

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