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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.31, 1,001.31 and 548.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.31, 1,001.31 and 548.07 is: 756.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.31 : 1,001.31 = 548.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.31/1,001.31 = 548.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.31x = 1,001.31 × 548.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.31x = 548,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,787.97/725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.63

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