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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.29, 1,001.88 and 431.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.29, 1,001.88 and 431.51 is: 595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.29 : 1,001.88 = 431.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.29/1,001.88 = 431.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.29x = 1,001.88 × 431.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.29x = 432,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,321.24/726.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.25

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