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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.96, 1,089.48 and 559.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.96, 1,089.48 and 559.28 is: 839.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.96 : 1,089.48 = 559.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.96/1,089.48 = 559.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.96x = 1,089.48 × 559.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.96x = 609,324.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,324.37/725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.34

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