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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.82, 1,001.61 and 530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.82, 1,001.61 and 530.16 is: 731.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.82 : 1,001.61 = 530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.82/1,001.61 = 530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.82x = 1,001.61 × 530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.82x = 531,013.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,013.56/725.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.61

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