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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.88, 1,001.86 and 579.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.88, 1,001.86 and 579.66 is: 800.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.88 : 1,001.86 = 579.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.88/1,001.86 = 579.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.88x = 1,001.86 × 579.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.88x = 580,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,738.17/725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.05

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