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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.97, 1,088.91 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.97, 1,088.91 and 482.64 is: 723.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.97 : 1,088.91 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.97/1,088.91 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.97x = 1,088.91 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.97x = 525,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,551.52/725.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.93

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