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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.20, 1,085.34 and 509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.20, 1,085.34 and 509.72 is: 762.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.20 : 1,085.34 = 509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.20/1,085.34 = 509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.20x = 1,085.34 × 509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.20x = 553,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,219.50/725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.85

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