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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.80, 1,088.71 and 522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.80, 1,088.71 and 522.10 is: 783.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.80 : 1,088.71 = 522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.80/1,088.71 = 522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.80x = 1,088.71 × 522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.80x = 568,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,415.49/725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.16

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