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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.76, 1,087.79 and 417.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.76, 1,087.79 and 417.78 is: 626.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.76 : 1,087.79 = 417.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.76/1,087.79 = 417.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.76x = 1,087.79 × 417.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.76x = 454,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,454.82/725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.18

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