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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.71, 1,001.45 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.71, 1,001.45 and 394.12 is: 543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.71 : 1,001.45 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.71/1,001.45 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.71x = 1,001.45 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.71x = 394,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,691.47/725.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.87

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