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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.93, 1,089.02 and 379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.93, 1,089.02 and 379.45 is: 569.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.93 : 1,089.02 = 379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.93/1,089.02 = 379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.93x = 1,089.02 × 379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.93x = 413,228.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,228.64/725.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.24

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