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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.34, 1,001.01 and 550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.34, 1,001.01 and 550.38 is: 759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.34 : 1,001.01 = 550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.34/1,001.01 = 550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.34x = 1,001.01 × 550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.34x = 550,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,935.88/725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.56

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