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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.44, 1,085.30 and 507.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.44, 1,085.30 and 507.54 is: 759.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.44 : 1,085.30 = 507.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.44/1,085.30 = 507.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.44x = 1,085.30 × 507.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.44x = 550,833.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,833.16/725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.31

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