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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.47, 1,087.19 and 416.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.47, 1,087.19 and 416.86 is: 624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.47 : 1,087.19 = 416.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.47/1,087.19 = 416.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.47x = 1,087.19 × 416.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.47x = 453,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,202.78/725.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.70

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