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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.01, 1,001.43 and 431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.01, 1,001.43 and 431.06 is: 594.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.01 : 1,001.43 = 431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.01/1,001.43 = 431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.01x = 1,001.43 × 431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.01x = 431,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,678.92/726.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.59

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