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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.58, 1,001.41 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.58, 1,001.41 and 430.92 is: 594.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.58 : 1,001.41 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.58/1,001.41 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.58x = 1,001.41 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.58x = 431,527.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,527.60/725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.73

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