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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.68, 1,000.75 and 527.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.68, 1,000.75 and 527.82 is: 727.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.68 : 1,000.75 = 527.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.68/1,000.75 = 527.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.68x = 1,000.75 × 527.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.68x = 528,215.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,215.87/725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.89

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