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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.48, 1,088.56 and 534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.48, 1,088.56 and 534.68 is: 802.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.48 : 1,088.56 = 534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.48/1,088.56 = 534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.48x = 1,088.56 × 534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.48x = 582,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,031.26/725.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.27

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