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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.41, 1,088.39 and 437.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.41, 1,088.39 and 437.05 is: 655.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.41 : 1,088.39 = 437.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.41/1,088.39 = 437.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.41x = 1,088.39 × 437.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.41x = 475,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,680.85/725.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.74

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