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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.76, 1,089.01 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.76, 1,089.01 and 396.93 is: 595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.76 : 1,089.01 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.76/1,089.01 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.76x = 1,089.01 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.76x = 432,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,260.74/725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.60

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