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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.68, 1,002.48 and 431.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.68, 1,002.48 and 431.78 is: 595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.68 : 1,002.48 = 431.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.68/1,002.48 = 431.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.68x = 1,002.48 × 431.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.68x = 432,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,850.81/726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.66

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