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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.70, 1,087.47 and 400.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.70, 1,087.47 and 400.62 is: 600.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.70 : 1,087.47 = 400.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.70/1,087.47 = 400.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.70x = 1,087.47 × 400.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.70x = 435,662.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,662.23/725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.33

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