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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.38, 1,000.58 and 550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.38, 1,000.58 and 550.42 is: 759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.38 : 1,000.58 = 550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.38/1,000.58 = 550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.38x = 1,000.58 × 550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.38x = 550,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,739.24/725.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.24

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