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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.79, 1,088.02 and 616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.79, 1,088.02 and 616.80 is: 924.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.79 : 1,088.02 = 616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.79/1,088.02 = 616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.79x = 1,088.02 × 616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.79x = 671,090.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,090.74/725.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.63

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