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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.02, 1,088.34 and 482.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.02, 1,088.34 and 482.02 is: 723.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.02 : 1,088.34 = 482.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.02/1,088.34 = 482.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.02x = 1,088.34 × 482.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.02x = 524,601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,601.65/725.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.57

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