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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.85, 1,001.69 and 427.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.85, 1,001.69 and 427.12 is: 589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.85 : 1,001.69 = 427.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.85/1,001.69 = 427.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.85x = 1,001.69 × 427.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.85x = 427,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,840.40/725.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.43

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