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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726, 1,001.76 and 431.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726, 1,001.76 and 431.30 is: 595.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726 : 1,001.76 = 431.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726/1,001.76 = 431.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726x = 1,001.76 × 431.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726x = 432,059.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,059.09/726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.12

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