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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.40, 1,087.44 and 519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.40, 1,087.44 and 519.44 is: 778.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.40 : 1,087.44 = 519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.40/1,087.44 = 519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.40x = 1,087.44 × 519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.40x = 564,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,859.83/725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.69

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