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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.88, 1,001.12 and 550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.88, 1,001.12 and 550.92 is: 759.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.88 : 1,001.12 = 550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.88/1,001.12 = 550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.88x = 1,001.12 × 550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.88x = 551,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,534.28/725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.81

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