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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.90, 1,089.08 and 482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.90, 1,089.08 and 482.14 is: 723.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.90 : 1,089.08 = 482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.90/1,089.08 = 482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.90x = 1,089.08 × 482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.90x = 525,089.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,089.03/725.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.36

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