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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.36, 1,087 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.36, 1,087 and 416.76 is: 624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.36 : 1,087 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.36/1,087 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.36x = 1,087 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.36x = 453,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,018.12/725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.54

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