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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.29, 1,001.15 and 504.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.29, 1,001.15 and 504.25 is: 696.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.29 : 1,001.15 = 504.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.29/1,001.15 = 504.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.29x = 1,001.15 × 504.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.29x = 504,827.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,827.37/725.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.04

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