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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.40, 1,086.84 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.40, 1,086.84 and 432.72 is: 648.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.40 : 1,086.84 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.40/1,086.84 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.40x = 1,086.84 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.40x = 470,297.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,297.40/725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.33

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