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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.96, 1,001.94 and 551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.96, 1,001.94 and 551.24 is: 760.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.96 : 1,001.94 = 551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.96/1,001.94 = 551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.96x = 1,001.94 × 551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.96x = 552,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,309.41/725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.80

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