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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.22, 1,086.01 and 572.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.22, 1,086.01 and 572.13 is: 856.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.22 : 1,086.01 = 572.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.22/1,086.01 = 572.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.22x = 1,086.01 × 572.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.22x = 621,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,337.47/725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.76

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