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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.55, 1,001.18 and 430.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.55, 1,001.18 and 430.77 is: 594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.55 : 1,001.18 = 430.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.55/1,001.18 = 430.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.55x = 1,001.18 × 430.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.55x = 431,276.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,276.15/725.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.41

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