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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.99, 1,001.99 and 431.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.99, 1,001.99 and 431.27 is: 595.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.99 : 1,001.99 = 431.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.99/1,001.99 = 431.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.99x = 1,001.99 × 431.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.99x = 432,126.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,126.07/725.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.23

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