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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.30, 999.86 and 592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.30, 999.86 and 592.28 is: 816.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.30 : 999.86 = 592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.30/999.86 = 592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.30x = 999.86 × 592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.30x = 592,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,189.12/725.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.48

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