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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.35, 1,000.97 and 430.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.35, 1,000.97 and 430.63 is: 594.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.35 : 1,000.97 = 430.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.35/1,000.97 = 430.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.35x = 1,000.97 × 430.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.35x = 431,047.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,047.71/725.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.26

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