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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.12, 1,085.91 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.12, 1,085.91 and 377.96 is: 566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.12 : 1,085.91 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.12/1,085.91 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.12x = 1,085.91 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.12x = 410,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,430.54/725.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.02

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