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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.88, 1,090.30 and 479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.88, 1,090.30 and 479.44 is: 720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.88 : 1,090.30 = 479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.88/1,090.30 = 479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.88x = 1,090.30 × 479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.88x = 522,737.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,737.36/725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.15

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