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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.29, 999.93 and 576.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.29, 999.93 and 576.40 is: 794.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.29 : 999.93 = 576.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.29/999.93 = 576.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.29x = 999.93 × 576.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.29x = 576,363.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,363.16/725.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.67

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