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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.88, 1,089.12 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.88, 1,089.12 and 401.16 is: 601.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.88 : 1,089.12 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.88/1,089.12 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.88x = 1,089.12 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.88x = 436,911.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,911.38/725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.91

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