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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.10, 1,001.98 and 431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.10, 1,001.98 and 431.40 is: 595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.10 : 1,001.98 = 431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.10/1,001.98 = 431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.10x = 1,001.98 × 431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.10x = 432,254.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,254.17/726.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.31

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