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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.42, 1,090.26 and 483.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.42, 1,090.26 and 483.64 is: 726.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.42 : 1,090.26 = 483.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.42/1,090.26 = 483.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.42x = 1,090.26 × 483.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.42x = 527,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,290.62/725.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.87

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