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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.37, 1,086.06 and 377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.37, 1,086.06 and 377.97 is: 565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.37 : 1,086.06 = 377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.37/1,086.06 = 377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.37x = 1,086.06 × 377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.37x = 410,498.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,498.10/725.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.92

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