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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.13, 1,001.61 and 431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.13, 1,001.61 and 431.20 is: 594.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.13 : 1,001.61 = 431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.13/1,001.61 = 431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.13x = 1,001.61 × 431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.13x = 431,889.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,889.22/726.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.79

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