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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.93, 1,089.33 and 560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.93, 1,089.33 and 560.76 is: 841.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.93 : 1,089.33 = 560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.93/1,089.33 = 560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.93x = 1,089.33 × 560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.93x = 610,852.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,852.69/725.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.48

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