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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.73, 1,001.46 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.73, 1,001.46 and 431.02 is: 594.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.73 : 1,001.46 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.73/1,001.46 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.73x = 1,001.46 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.73x = 431,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,649.29/725.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.78

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