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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.52, 1,089.08 and 401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.52, 1,089.08 and 401.68 is: 602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.52 : 1,089.08 = 401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.52/1,089.08 = 401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.52x = 1,089.08 × 401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.52x = 437,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,461.65/725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.96

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