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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.71, 1,001.61 and 431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.71, 1,001.61 and 431.08 is: 594.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.71 : 1,001.61 = 431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.71/1,001.61 = 431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.71x = 1,001.61 × 431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.71x = 431,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,774.04/725.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.97

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