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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.56, 1,001.34 and 518.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.56, 1,001.34 and 518.68 is: 715.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.56 : 1,001.34 = 518.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.56/1,001.34 = 518.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.56x = 1,001.34 × 518.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.56x = 519,375.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,375.03/725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.83

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