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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.94, 1,089 and 379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.94, 1,089 and 379.46 is: 569.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.94 : 1,089 = 379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.94/1,089 = 379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.94x = 1,089 × 379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.94x = 413,231.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,231.94/725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.24

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