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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.45, 1,001.25 and 430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.45, 1,001.25 and 430.70 is: 594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.45 : 1,001.25 = 430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.45/1,001.25 = 430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.45x = 1,001.25 × 430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.45x = 431,238.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,238.38/725.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.44

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