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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.72, 1,001.49 and 394.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.72, 1,001.49 and 394.15 is: 543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.72 : 1,001.49 = 394.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.72/1,001.49 = 394.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.72x = 1,001.49 × 394.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.72x = 394,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,737.28/725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.93

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