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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.84, 1,001.76 and 615.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.84, 1,001.76 and 615.14 is: 848.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.84 : 1,001.76 = 615.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.84/1,001.76 = 615.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.84x = 1,001.76 × 615.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.84x = 616,222.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,222.65/725.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.98

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