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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.34, 1,088.25 and 482.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.34, 1,088.25 and 482.82 is: 724.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.34 : 1,088.25 = 482.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.34/1,088.25 = 482.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.34x = 1,088.25 × 482.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.34x = 525,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,428.87/725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.39

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