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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.22, 1,087.97 and 419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.22, 1,087.97 and 419.04 is: 628.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.22 : 1,087.97 = 419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.22/1,087.97 = 419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.22x = 1,087.97 × 419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.22x = 455,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,900.85/725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.64

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