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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.02, 1,002.39 and 431.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.02, 1,002.39 and 431.38 is: 595.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.02 : 1,002.39 = 431.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.02/1,002.39 = 431.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.02x = 1,002.39 × 431.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.02x = 432,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,408.49/726.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.59

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