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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.00, 1,003.13 and 631.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.00, 1,003.13 and 631.94 is: 874.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.00 : 1,003.13 = 631.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.00/1,003.13 = 631.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.00x = 1,003.13 × 631.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.00x = 633,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,912.96/725.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.37

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