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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.80, 1,088.54 and 436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.80, 1,088.54 and 436.84 is: 655.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.80 : 1,088.54 = 436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.80/1,088.54 = 436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.80x = 1,088.54 × 436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.80x = 475,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,517.81/725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.16

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