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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.12, 1,085.94 and 416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.12, 1,085.94 and 416.04 is: 623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.12 : 1,085.94 = 416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.12/1,085.94 = 416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.12x = 1,085.94 × 416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.12x = 451,796.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,796.04/725.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.06

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