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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.56, 1,001.42 and 431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.56, 1,001.42 and 431.08 is: 594.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.56 : 1,001.42 = 431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.56/1,001.42 = 431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.56x = 1,001.42 × 431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.56x = 431,692.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,692.13/725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.98

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