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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.83, 1,001.77 and 431.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.83, 1,001.77 and 431.19 is: 595.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.83 : 1,001.77 = 431.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.83/1,001.77 = 431.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.83x = 1,001.77 × 431.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.83x = 431,952.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,952.13/725.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.12

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