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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.94, 1,001.89 and 431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.94, 1,001.89 and 431.20 is: 595.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.94 : 1,001.89 = 431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.94/1,001.89 = 431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.94x = 1,001.89 × 431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.94x = 432,014.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,014.97/725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.11

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