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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.04, 1,085.94 and 400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.04, 1,085.94 and 400.20 is: 599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.04 : 1,085.94 = 400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.04/1,085.94 = 400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.04x = 1,085.94 × 400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.04x = 434,593.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,593.19/725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.41

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