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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.37, 1,001.00 and 430.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.37, 1,001.00 and 430.61 is: 594.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.37 : 1,001.00 = 430.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.37/1,001.00 = 430.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.37x = 1,001.00 × 430.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.37x = 431,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,033.45/725.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.23

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