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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.53, 1,086.86 and 468.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.53, 1,086.86 and 468.25 is: 701.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.53 : 1,086.86 = 468.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.53/1,086.86 = 468.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.53x = 1,086.86 × 468.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.53x = 508,919.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,919.85/725.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.45

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