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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.12, 1,086.96 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.12, 1,086.96 and 482.16 is: 722.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.12 : 1,086.96 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.12/1,086.96 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.12x = 1,086.96 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.12x = 524,088.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,088.63/725.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.76

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