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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.69, 1,088.84 and 465.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.69, 1,088.84 and 465.83 is: 698.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.69 : 1,088.84 = 465.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.69/1,088.84 = 465.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.69x = 1,088.84 × 465.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.69x = 507,206.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,206.56/725.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.93

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