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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.48, 1,090.35 and 602.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.48, 1,090.35 and 602.87 is: 906.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.48 : 1,090.35 = 602.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.48/1,090.35 = 602.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.48x = 1,090.35 × 602.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.48x = 657,339.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,339.30/725.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.08

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