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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.69, 1,003.08 and 431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.69, 1,003.08 and 431.96 is: 596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.69 : 1,003.08 = 431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.69/1,003.08 = 431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.69x = 1,003.08 × 431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.69x = 433,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,285.42/726.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.25

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