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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.10, 999.27 and 714.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.10, 999.27 and 714.30 is: 984.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.10 : 999.27 = 714.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.10/999.27 = 714.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.10x = 999.27 × 714.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.10x = 713,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,778.56/725.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.39

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