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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.60, 1,002.73 and 431.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.60, 1,002.73 and 431.86 is: 595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.60 : 1,002.73 = 431.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.60/1,002.73 = 431.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.60x = 1,002.73 × 431.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.60x = 433,038.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,038.98/726.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.98

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