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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.63, 1,086.35 and 378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.63, 1,086.35 and 378.14 is: 566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.63 : 1,086.35 = 378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.63/1,086.35 = 378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.63x = 1,086.35 × 378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.63x = 410,785.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,785.07/725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.11

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