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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.37, 1,088.19 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.37, 1,088.19 and 433.38 is: 650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.37 : 1,088.19 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.37/1,088.19 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.37x = 1,088.19 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.37x = 471,599.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,599.78/725.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.15

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