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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.60, 1,001.43 and 430.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.60, 1,001.43 and 430.87 is: 594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.60 : 1,001.43 = 430.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.60/1,001.43 = 430.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.60x = 1,001.43 × 430.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.60x = 431,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,486.14/725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.66

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