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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.27, 1,002.42 and 431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.27, 1,002.42 and 431.64 is: 595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.27 : 1,002.42 = 431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.27/1,002.42 = 431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.27x = 1,002.42 × 431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.27x = 432,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,684.57/726.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.76

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