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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.34, 1,085.51 and 447.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.34, 1,085.51 and 447.59 is: 669.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.34 : 1,085.51 = 447.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.34/1,085.51 = 447.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.34x = 1,085.51 × 447.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.34x = 485,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,855.76/725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.83

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