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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.38, 1,001.07 and 430.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.38, 1,001.07 and 430.66 is: 594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.38 : 1,001.07 = 430.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.38/1,001.07 = 430.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.38x = 1,001.07 × 430.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.38x = 431,120.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,120.81/725.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.34

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