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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.51, 1,001.33 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.51, 1,001.33 and 430.88 is: 594.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.51 : 1,001.33 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.51/1,001.33 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.51x = 1,001.33 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.51x = 431,445.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,445.91/725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.68

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