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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.45, 1,089.08 and 483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.45, 1,089.08 and 483.05 is: 725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.45 : 1,089.08 = 483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.45/1,089.08 = 483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.45x = 1,089.08 × 483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.45x = 526,080.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,080.09/725.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.18

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