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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.24, 1,089.32 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.24, 1,089.32 and 433.32 is: 650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.24 : 1,089.32 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.24/1,089.32 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.24x = 1,089.32 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.24x = 472,024.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,024.14/725.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.85

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