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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.65, 1,001.63 and 539.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.65, 1,001.63 and 539.08 is: 744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.65 : 1,001.63 = 539.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.65/1,001.63 = 539.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.65x = 1,001.63 × 539.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.65x = 539,951.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,951.00/725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.10

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