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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.16, 1,086.66 and 493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.16, 1,086.66 and 493.24 is: 739.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.16 : 1,086.66 = 493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.16/1,086.66 = 493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.16x = 1,086.66 × 493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.16x = 535,984.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,984.18/725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.13

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