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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.04, 1,087.44 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.04, 1,087.44 and 412.80 is: 619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.04 : 1,087.44 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.04/1,087.44 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.04x = 1,087.44 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.04x = 448,895.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,895.23/725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.13

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