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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.34, 1,085.28 and 450.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.34, 1,085.28 and 450.15 is: 673.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.34 : 1,085.28 = 450.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.34/1,085.28 = 450.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.34x = 1,085.28 × 450.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.34x = 488,535.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,535.57/725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.52

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