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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.96, 1,087.43 and 543.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.96, 1,087.43 and 543.11 is: 813.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.96 : 1,087.43 = 543.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.96/1,087.43 = 543.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.96x = 1,087.43 × 543.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.96x = 590,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,585.95/725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.52

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