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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.55, 1,089.35 and 379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.55, 1,089.35 and 379.17 is: 569.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.55 : 1,089.35 = 379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.55/1,089.35 = 379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.55x = 1,089.35 × 379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.55x = 413,046.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,046.94/725.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.29

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