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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.14, 1,001.93 and 431.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.14, 1,001.93 and 431.48 is: 595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.14 : 1,001.93 = 431.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.14/1,001.93 = 431.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.14x = 1,001.93 × 431.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.14x = 432,305.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,305.59/726.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.35

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