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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.77, 1,001.67 and 431.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.77, 1,001.67 and 431.11 is: 595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.77 : 1,001.67 = 431.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.77/1,001.67 = 431.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.77x = 1,001.67 × 431.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.77x = 431,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,829.95/725.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.00

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