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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.82, 1,087.86 and 378.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.82, 1,087.86 and 378.66 is: 567.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.82 : 1,087.86 = 378.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.82/1,087.86 = 378.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.82x = 1,087.86 × 378.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.82x = 411,929.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,929.07/725.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.54

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