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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.96, 1,086.78 and 530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.96, 1,086.78 and 530.60 is: 794.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.96 : 1,086.78 = 530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.96/1,086.78 = 530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.96x = 1,086.78 × 530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.96x = 576,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,645.47/725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.32

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