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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.66, 1,001.42 and 394.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.66, 1,001.42 and 394.09 is: 543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.66 : 1,001.42 = 394.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.66/1,001.42 = 394.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.66x = 1,001.42 × 394.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.66x = 394,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,654.46/725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.85

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