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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.63, 1,002.95 and 431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.63, 1,002.95 and 431.92 is: 596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.63 : 1,002.95 = 431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.63/1,002.95 = 431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.63x = 1,002.95 × 431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.63x = 433,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,194.16/726.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.17

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