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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.94, 1,002.17 and 550.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.94, 1,002.17 and 550.98 is: 760.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.94 : 1,002.17 = 550.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.94/1,002.17 = 550.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.94x = 1,002.17 × 550.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.94x = 552,177.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,177.00/725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.64

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