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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.61, 1,001.48 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.61, 1,001.48 and 431.04 is: 594.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.61 : 1,001.48 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.61/1,001.48 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.61x = 1,001.48 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.61x = 431,675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,675.78/725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.91

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