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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.75, 1,088.83 and 379.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.75, 1,088.83 and 379.31 is: 569.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.75 : 1,088.83 = 379.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.75/1,088.83 = 379.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.75x = 1,088.83 × 379.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.75x = 413,001.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,001.67/725.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.07

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