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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.88, 1,089.08 and 531.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.88, 1,089.08 and 531.08 is: 796.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.88 : 1,089.08 = 531.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.88/1,089.08 = 531.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.88x = 1,089.08 × 531.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.88x = 578,388.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,388.61/725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.81

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