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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.76, 1,090.43 and 465.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.76, 1,090.43 and 465.87 is: 699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.76 : 1,090.43 = 465.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.76/1,090.43 = 465.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.76x = 1,090.43 × 465.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.76x = 507,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,998.62/725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.95

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