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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.86, 1,001.82 and 431.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.86, 1,001.82 and 431.29 is: 595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.86 : 1,001.82 = 431.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.86/1,001.82 = 431.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.86x = 1,001.82 × 431.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.86x = 432,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,074.95/725.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.26

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