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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.22, 1,000.40 and 600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.22, 1,000.40 and 600.16 is: 827.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.22 : 1,000.40 = 600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.22/1,000.40 = 600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.22x = 1,000.40 × 600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.22x = 600,400.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,400.06/725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.89

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