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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.44, 1,001.19 and 430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.44, 1,001.19 and 430.74 is: 594.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.44 : 1,001.19 = 430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.44/1,001.19 = 430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.44x = 1,001.19 × 430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.44x = 431,249.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,249.00/725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.46

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