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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.88, 1,001.76 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.88, 1,001.76 and 431.16 is: 595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.88 : 1,001.76 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.88/1,001.76 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.88x = 1,001.76 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.88x = 431,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,918.84/725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.03

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