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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.12, 1,087.68 and 508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.12, 1,087.68 and 508.80 is: 763.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.12 : 1,087.68 = 508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.12/1,087.68 = 508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.12x = 1,087.68 × 508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.12x = 553,411.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,411.58/725.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.20

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