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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.73, 1,088.87 and 378.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.73, 1,088.87 and 378.86 is: 568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.73 : 1,088.87 = 378.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.73/1,088.87 = 378.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.73x = 1,088.87 × 378.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.73x = 412,521.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,521.95/725.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.42

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