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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.11, 1,085.73 and 494.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.11, 1,085.73 and 494.45 is: 740.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.11 : 1,085.73 = 494.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.11/1,085.73 = 494.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.11x = 1,085.73 × 494.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.11x = 536,839.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,839.20/725.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.36

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