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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.89, 1,001.67 and 427.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.89, 1,001.67 and 427.09 is: 589.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.89 : 1,001.67 = 427.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.89/1,001.67 = 427.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.89x = 1,001.67 × 427.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.89x = 427,801.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,801.16/725.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.35

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