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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.57, 1,002.63 and 431.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.57, 1,002.63 and 431.85 is: 595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.57 : 1,002.63 = 431.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.57/1,002.63 = 431.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.57x = 1,002.63 × 431.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.57x = 432,985.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,985.77/726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.93

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