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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.10, 1,086.94 and 464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.10, 1,086.94 and 464.36 is: 696.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.10 : 1,086.94 = 464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.10/1,086.94 = 464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.10x = 1,086.94 × 464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.10x = 504,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,729.14/725.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.08

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