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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.37, 1,088.21 and 417.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.37, 1,088.21 and 417.25 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.37 : 1,088.21 = 417.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.37/1,088.21 = 417.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.37x = 1,088.21 × 417.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.37x = 454,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,055.62/725.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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