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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.91, 1,088.97 and 417.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.91, 1,088.97 and 417.71 is: 626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.91 : 1,088.97 = 417.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.91/1,088.97 = 417.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.91x = 1,088.97 × 417.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.91x = 454,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,873.66/725.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.63

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