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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.96, 1,001.68 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.96, 1,001.68 and 431.12 is: 594.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.96 : 1,001.68 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.96/1,001.68 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.96x = 1,001.68 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.96x = 431,844.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,844.28/725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.86

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