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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.08, 1,086.58 and 562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.08, 1,086.58 and 562 is: 842.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.08 : 1,086.58 = 562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.08/1,086.58 = 562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.08x = 1,086.58 × 562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.08x = 610,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,657.96/725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.19

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