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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.42, 1,089 and 482.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.42, 1,089 and 482.42 is: 724.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.42 : 1,089 = 482.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.42/1,089 = 482.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.42x = 1,089 × 482.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.42x = 525,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,355.38/725.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.21

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