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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.22, 1,087.02 and 400.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.22, 1,087.02 and 400.95 is: 600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.22 : 1,087.02 = 400.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.22/1,087.02 = 400.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.22x = 1,087.02 × 400.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.22x = 435,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,840.67/725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.98

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