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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.50, 1,002.44 and 431.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.50, 1,002.44 and 431.70 is: 595.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.50 : 1,002.44 = 431.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.50/1,002.44 = 431.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.50x = 1,002.44 × 431.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.50x = 432,753.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,753.35/726.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.67

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