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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.53, 1,002.17 and 431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.53, 1,002.17 and 431.75 is: 595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.53 : 1,002.17 = 431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.53/1,002.17 = 431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.53x = 1,002.17 × 431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.53x = 432,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,679.73/726.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.55

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