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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.80, 1,086.30 and 509.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.80, 1,086.30 and 509.80 is: 763.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.80 : 1,086.30 = 509.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.80/1,086.30 = 509.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.80x = 1,086.30 × 509.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.80x = 553,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,795.74/725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.01

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