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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.95, 1,088.07 and 418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.95, 1,088.07 and 418.02 is: 626.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.95 : 1,088.07 = 418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.95/1,088.07 = 418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.95x = 1,088.07 × 418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.95x = 454,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,835.02/725.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.54

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