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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.11, 1,085.98 and 529.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.11, 1,085.98 and 529.63 is: 793.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.11 : 1,085.98 = 529.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.11/1,085.98 = 529.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.11x = 1,085.98 × 529.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.11x = 575,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,166.11/725.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.21

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