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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.06, 1,086.93 and 431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.06, 1,086.93 and 431.84 is: 647.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.06 : 1,086.93 = 431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.06/1,086.93 = 431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.06x = 1,086.93 × 431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.06x = 469,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,374.42/725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.36

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