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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.40, 1,001.58 and 615.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.40, 1,001.58 and 615.18 is: 849.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.40 : 1,001.58 = 615.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.40/1,001.58 = 615.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.40x = 1,001.58 × 615.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.40x = 616,151.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,151.98/725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.40

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