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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.44, 1,001.22 and 513.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.44, 1,001.22 and 513.08 is: 708.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.44 : 1,001.22 = 513.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.44/1,001.22 = 513.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.44x = 1,001.22 × 513.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.44x = 513,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,705.96/725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.13

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