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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.81, 1,089.14 and 564.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.81, 1,089.14 and 564.44 is: 846.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.81 : 1,089.14 = 564.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.81/1,089.14 = 564.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.81x = 1,089.14 × 564.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.81x = 614,745.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,745.91/725.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.98

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