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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.64, 1,001.24 and 430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.64, 1,001.24 and 430.80 is: 594.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.64 : 1,001.24 = 430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.64/1,001.24 = 430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.64x = 1,001.24 × 430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.64x = 431,334.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,334.19/725.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.42

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