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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.52, 1,001.13 and 430.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.52, 1,001.13 and 430.73 is: 594.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.52 : 1,001.13 = 430.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.52/1,001.13 = 430.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.52x = 1,001.13 × 430.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.52x = 431,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,219.49/725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.36

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