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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.35, 1,000.99 and 393.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.35, 1,000.99 and 393.78 is: 543.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.35 : 1,000.99 = 393.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.35/1,000.99 = 393.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.35x = 1,000.99 × 393.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.35x = 394,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,168.86/725.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.42

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