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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.16, 1,088.10 and 510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.16, 1,088.10 and 510.12 is: 765.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.16 : 1,088.10 = 510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.16/1,088.10 = 510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.16x = 1,088.10 × 510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.16x = 555,061.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,061.57/725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.43

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