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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.22, 1,085.76 and 416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.22, 1,085.76 and 416.52 is: 623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.22 : 1,085.76 = 416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.22/1,085.76 = 416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.22x = 1,085.76 × 416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.22x = 452,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,240.76/725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.59

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