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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.78, 1,088.69 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.78, 1,088.69 and 400.16 is: 600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.78 : 1,088.69 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.78/1,088.69 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.78x = 1,088.69 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.78x = 435,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,650.91/725.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.25

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