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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.82, 999.99 and 607.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.82, 999.99 and 607.29 is: 836.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.82 : 999.99 = 607.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.82/999.99 = 607.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.82x = 999.99 × 607.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.82x = 607,283.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,283.93/725.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.69

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