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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.24, 1,002.17 and 431.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.24, 1,002.17 and 431.32 is: 595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.24 : 1,002.17 = 431.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.24/1,002.17 = 431.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.24x = 1,002.17 × 431.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.24x = 432,255.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,255.96/726.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.20

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