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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.68, 1,001.01 and 430.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.68, 1,001.01 and 430.75 is: 594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.68 : 1,001.01 = 430.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.68/1,001.01 = 430.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.68x = 1,001.01 × 430.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.68x = 431,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,185.06/725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.18

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