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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.37, 1,002.58 and 431.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.37, 1,002.58 and 431.58 is: 595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.37 : 1,002.58 = 431.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.37/1,002.58 = 431.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.37x = 1,002.58 × 431.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.37x = 432,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,690.52/726.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.69

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