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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.64, 1,001.40 and 426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.64, 1,001.40 and 426.91 is: 589.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.64 : 1,001.40 = 426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.64/1,001.40 = 426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.64x = 1,001.40 × 426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.64x = 427,505.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,505.03/725.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.14

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