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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.12, 1,001.20 and 584.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.12, 1,001.20 and 584.76 is: 807.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.12 : 1,001.20 = 584.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.12/1,001.20 = 584.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.12x = 1,001.20 × 584.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.12x = 585,461.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,461.71/725.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.40

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