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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.02, 1,085.90 and 519.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.02, 1,085.90 and 519.82 is: 778.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.02 : 1,085.90 = 519.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.02/1,085.90 = 519.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.02x = 1,085.90 × 519.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.02x = 564,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,472.54/725.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.56

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