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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.99, 1,089.11 and 466.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.99, 1,089.11 and 466.25 is: 699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.99 : 1,089.11 = 466.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.99/1,089.11 = 466.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.99x = 1,089.11 × 466.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.99x = 507,793.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,793.26/725.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.45

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