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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.20, 1,085.86 and 382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.20, 1,085.86 and 382.48 is: 572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.20 : 1,085.86 = 382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.20/1,085.86 = 382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.20x = 1,085.86 × 382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.20x = 415,319.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,319.73/725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.70

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