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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.22, 1,088.10 and 571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.22, 1,088.10 and 571.32 is: 857.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.22 : 1,088.10 = 571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.22/1,088.10 = 571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.22x = 1,088.10 × 571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.22x = 621,653.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,653.29/725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.19

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