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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.74, 1,002.75 and 431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.74, 1,002.75 and 431.90 is: 595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.74 : 1,002.75 = 431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.74/1,002.75 = 431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.74x = 1,002.75 × 431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.74x = 433,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,087.73/726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.93

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