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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.53, 1,088.76 and 417.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.53, 1,088.76 and 417.99 is: 627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.53 : 1,088.76 = 417.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.53/1,088.76 = 417.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.53x = 1,088.76 × 417.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.53x = 455,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,090.79/725.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.25

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