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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.36, 1,089.18 and 417.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.36, 1,089.18 and 417.29 is: 626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.36 : 1,089.18 = 417.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.36/1,089.18 = 417.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.36x = 1,089.18 × 417.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.36x = 454,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,498.48/725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.59

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