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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.04, 1,000.80 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.04, 1,000.80 and 504 is: 695.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.04 : 1,000.80 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.04/1,000.80 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.04x = 1,000.80 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.04x = 504,403.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,403.20/725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.69

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