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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.16, 1,088.28 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.16, 1,088.28 and 533.28 is: 800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.16 : 1,088.28 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.16/1,088.28 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.16x = 1,088.28 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.16x = 580,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,357.96/725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.32

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