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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.61, 1,086.57 and 481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.61, 1,086.57 and 481.38 is: 720.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.61 : 1,086.57 = 481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.61/1,086.57 = 481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.61x = 1,086.57 × 481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.61x = 523,053.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,053.07/725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.85

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