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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.19, 1,088.16 and 396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.19, 1,088.16 and 396.38 is: 594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.19 : 1,088.16 = 396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.19/1,088.16 = 396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.19x = 1,088.16 × 396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.19x = 431,319.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,319.42/725.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.77

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