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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.69, 1,087.17 and 610.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.69, 1,087.17 and 610.85 is: 915.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.69 : 1,087.17 = 610.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.69/1,087.17 = 610.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.69x = 1,087.17 × 610.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.69x = 664,097.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,097.79/725.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.13

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