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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.16, 1,086.86 and 595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.16, 1,086.86 and 595.28 is: 892.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.16 : 1,086.86 = 595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.16/1,086.86 = 595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.16x = 1,086.86 × 595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.16x = 646,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,986.02/725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.20

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