Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.75, 1,000.88 and 539.71
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 725.75, 1,000.88 and 539.71 is: 744.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725.75 : 1,000.88 = 539.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725.75/1,000.88 = 539.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725.75x = 1,000.88 × 539.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725.75x = 540,179.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,179.74/725.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744.30
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