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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.22, 1,086.55 and 450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.22, 1,086.55 and 450.90 is: 675.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.22 : 1,086.55 = 450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.22/1,086.55 = 450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.22x = 1,086.55 × 450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.22x = 489,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,924.27/725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.55

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