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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.74, 1,001.50 and 394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.74, 1,001.50 and 394.17 is: 543.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.74 : 1,001.50 = 394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.74/1,001.50 = 394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.74x = 1,001.50 × 394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.74x = 394,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,764.36/725.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.95

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