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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.67, 1,086.08 and 595.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.67, 1,086.08 and 595.67 is: 891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.67 : 1,086.08 = 595.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.67/1,086.08 = 595.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.67x = 1,086.08 × 595.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.67x = 646,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,936.86/725.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.50

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