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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.38, 1,085.64 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.38, 1,085.64 and 493.32 is: 738.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.38 : 1,085.64 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.38/1,085.64 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.38x = 1,085.64 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.38x = 535,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,567.92/725.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.33

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