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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.74, 1,000.34 and 568.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.74, 1,000.34 and 568.11 is: 783.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.74 : 1,000.34 = 568.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.74/1,000.34 = 568.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.74x = 1,000.34 × 568.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.74x = 568,303.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,303.16/725.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.07

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