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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.02, 1,001.72 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.02, 1,001.72 and 431.12 is: 594.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.02 : 1,001.72 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.02/1,001.72 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.02x = 1,001.72 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.02x = 431,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,861.53/726.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.83

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