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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.79, 1,087.38 and 610.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.79, 1,087.38 and 610.95 is: 915.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.79 : 1,087.38 = 610.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.79/1,087.38 = 610.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.79x = 1,087.38 × 610.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.79x = 664,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,334.81/725.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.33

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