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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.45, 1,002.59 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.45, 1,002.59 and 431.72 is: 595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.45 : 1,002.59 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.45/1,002.59 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.45x = 1,002.59 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.45x = 432,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,830.98/726.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.82

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