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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.31, 1,087.36 and 493.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.31, 1,087.36 and 493.55 is: 739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.31 : 1,087.36 = 493.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.31/1,087.36 = 493.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.31x = 1,087.36 × 493.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.31x = 536,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,666.53/725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.91

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