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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.85, 1,001.46 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.85, 1,001.46 and 431.10 is: 594.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.85 : 1,001.46 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.85/1,001.46 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.85x = 1,001.46 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.85x = 431,729.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,729.41/725.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.79

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