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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.42, 1,000.34 and 600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.42, 1,000.34 and 600.80 is: 828.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.42 : 1,000.34 = 600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.42/1,000.34 = 600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.42x = 1,000.34 × 600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.42x = 601,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,004.27/725.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.49

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