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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.95, 1,001.73 and 579.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.95, 1,001.73 and 579.34 is: 799.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.95 : 1,001.73 = 579.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.95/1,001.73 = 579.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.95x = 1,001.73 × 579.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.95x = 580,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,342.26/725.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.42

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