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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.97, 1,001.84 and 394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.97, 1,001.84 and 394.40 is: 544.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.97 : 1,001.84 = 394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.97/1,001.84 = 394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.97x = 1,001.84 × 394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.97x = 395,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,118.71/725.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.26

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