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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.43, 1,085.85 and 465.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.43, 1,085.85 and 465.08 is: 696.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.43 : 1,085.85 = 465.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.43/1,085.85 = 465.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.43x = 1,085.85 × 465.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.43x = 505,009.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,009.83/725.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.15

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