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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.78, 1,087.23 and 468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.78, 1,087.23 and 468.50 is: 701.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.78 : 1,087.23 = 468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.78/1,087.23 = 468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.78x = 1,087.23 × 468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.78x = 509,367.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,367.26/725.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.82

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