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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.87, 1,001.72 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.87, 1,001.72 and 394.32 is: 544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.87 : 1,001.72 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.87/1,001.72 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.87x = 1,001.72 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.87x = 394,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,999.22/725.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.17

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