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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.51, 1,089.61 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.51, 1,089.61 and 379.08 is: 569.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.51 : 1,089.61 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.51/1,089.61 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.51x = 1,089.61 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.51x = 413,048.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,048.41/725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.32

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