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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.51, 1,001.18 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.51, 1,001.18 and 393.93 is: 543.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.51 : 1,001.18 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.51/1,001.18 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.51x = 1,001.18 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.51x = 394,392.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,392.87/725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.61

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