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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.63, 1,000.92 and 430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.63, 1,000.92 and 430.70 is: 594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.63 : 1,000.92 = 430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.63/1,000.92 = 430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.63x = 1,000.92 × 430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.63x = 431,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,091.24/725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.10

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