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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.45, 1,089.92 and 465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.45, 1,089.92 and 465.96 is: 700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.45 : 1,089.92 = 465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.45/1,089.92 = 465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.45x = 1,089.92 × 465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.45x = 507,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,856.79/725.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.06

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