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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.36, 1,001.04 and 608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.36, 1,001.04 and 608.72 is: 840.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.36 : 1,001.04 = 608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.36/1,001.04 = 608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.36x = 1,001.04 × 608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.36x = 609,353.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,353.07/725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.07

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