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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.47, 1,088.57 and 534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.47, 1,088.57 and 534.67 is: 802.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.47 : 1,088.57 = 534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.47/1,088.57 = 534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.47x = 1,088.57 × 534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.47x = 582,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,025.72/725.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.27

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