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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.35, 1,000.05 and 592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.35, 1,000.05 and 592.44 is: 816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.35 : 1,000.05 = 592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.35/1,000.05 = 592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.35x = 1,000.05 × 592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.35x = 592,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,467.40/725.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.80

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