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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.92, 1,086.36 and 594.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.92, 1,086.36 and 594.40 is: 889.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.92 : 1,086.36 = 594.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.92/1,086.36 = 594.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.92x = 1,086.36 × 594.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.92x = 645,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,732.38/725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.54

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