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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.52, 1,000.38 and 578.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.52, 1,000.38 and 578.04 is: 797.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.52 : 1,000.38 = 578.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.52/1,000.38 = 578.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.52x = 1,000.38 × 578.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.52x = 578,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,259.66/725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.03

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