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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.79, 1,001.58 and 394.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.79, 1,001.58 and 394.21 is: 544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.79 : 1,001.58 = 394.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.79/1,001.58 = 394.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.79x = 1,001.58 × 394.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.79x = 394,832.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,832.85/725.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.01

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