Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.52, 1,089 and 520.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 725.52, 1,089 and 520.32 is: 781.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725.52 : 1,089 = 520.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725.52/1,089 = 520.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725.52x = 1,089 × 520.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725.52x = 566,628.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,628.48/725.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781.00
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