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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.32, 1,001.08 and 430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.32, 1,001.08 and 430.76 is: 594.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.32 : 1,001.08 = 430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.32/1,001.08 = 430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.32x = 1,001.08 × 430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.32x = 431,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,225.22/725.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.53

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