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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.32, 1,087.98 and 469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.32, 1,087.98 and 469 is: 703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.32 : 1,087.98 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.32/1,087.98 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.32x = 1,087.98 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.32x = 510,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,262.62/725.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.50

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