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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.95, 1,087.90 and 417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.95, 1,087.90 and 417.15 is: 625.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.95 : 1,087.90 = 417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.95/1,087.90 = 417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.95x = 1,087.90 × 417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.95x = 453,816.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,816.44/725.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.14

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