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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.59, 1,000.81 and 605.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.59, 1,000.81 and 605.62 is: 835.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.59 : 1,000.81 = 605.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.59/1,000.81 = 605.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.59x = 1,000.81 × 605.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.59x = 606,110.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,110.55/725.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.33

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