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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.44, 1,088 and 436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.44, 1,088 and 436.96 is: 655.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.44 : 1,088 = 436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.44/1,088 = 436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.44x = 1,088 × 436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.44x = 475,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,412.48/725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.34

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