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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.80, 1,089.18 and 493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.80, 1,089.18 and 493.96 is: 741.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.80 : 1,089.18 = 493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.80/1,089.18 = 493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.80x = 1,089.18 × 493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.80x = 538,011.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,011.35/725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.27

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