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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.52, 1,002.24 and 431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.52, 1,002.24 and 431.50 is: 595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.52 : 1,002.24 = 431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.52/1,002.24 = 431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.52x = 1,002.24 × 431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.52x = 432,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,466.56/726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.26

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