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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.27, 1,087.54 and 417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.27, 1,087.54 and 417.04 is: 625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.27 : 1,087.54 = 417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.27/1,087.54 = 417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.27x = 1,087.54 × 417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.27x = 453,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,543.92/725.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.35

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