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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.58, 1,086.93 and 416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.58, 1,086.93 and 416.52 is: 623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.58 : 1,086.93 = 416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.58/1,086.93 = 416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.58x = 1,086.93 × 416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.58x = 452,728.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,728.08/725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.95

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