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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.56, 1,001.64 and 567.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.56, 1,001.64 and 567.91 is: 784.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.56 : 1,001.64 = 567.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.56/1,001.64 = 567.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.56x = 1,001.64 × 567.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.56x = 568,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,841.37/725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.00

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