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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.21, 1,002.18 and 431.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.21, 1,002.18 and 431.42 is: 595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.21 : 1,002.18 = 431.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.21/1,002.18 = 431.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.21x = 1,002.18 × 431.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.21x = 432,358.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,358.55/726.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.36

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