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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.42, 1,088.04 and 378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.42, 1,088.04 and 378.56 is: 567.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.42 : 1,088.04 = 378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.42/1,088.04 = 378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.42x = 1,088.04 × 378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.42x = 411,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,888.42/725.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.79

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