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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.41, 1,001.06 and 393.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.41, 1,001.06 and 393.83 is: 543.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.41 : 1,001.06 = 393.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.41/1,001.06 = 393.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.41x = 1,001.06 × 393.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.41x = 394,253.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,253.56/725.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.49

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