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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.38, 1,001.96 and 431.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.38, 1,001.96 and 431.45 is: 595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.38 : 1,001.96 = 431.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.38/1,001.96 = 431.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.38x = 1,001.96 × 431.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.38x = 432,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,288.47/726.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.13

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