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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.90, 1,002.03 and 610.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.90, 1,002.03 and 610.70 is: 843.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.90 : 1,002.03 = 610.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.90/1,002.03 = 610.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.90x = 1,002.03 × 610.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.90x = 611,939.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,939.72/725.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.01

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