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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.80, 1,001.61 and 394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.80, 1,001.61 and 394.23 is: 544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.80 : 1,001.61 = 394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.80/1,001.61 = 394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.80x = 1,001.61 × 394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.80x = 394,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,859.48/725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.04

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