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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.06, 1,087.59 and 530.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.06, 1,087.59 and 530.26 is: 795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.06 : 1,087.59 = 530.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.06/1,087.59 = 530.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.06x = 1,087.59 × 530.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.06x = 576,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,704.74/725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.39

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