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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.04, 1,087.38 and 412.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.04, 1,087.38 and 412.92 is: 619.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.04 : 1,087.38 = 412.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.04/1,087.38 = 412.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.04x = 1,087.38 × 412.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.04x = 449,000.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,000.95/725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.28

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