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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.72, 1,801.84 and 716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.72, 1,801.84 and 716.25 is: 988.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.72 : 1,801.84 = 716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.72/1,801.84 = 716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.72x = 1,801.84 × 716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.72x = 1,290,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,567.90/1,305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.40

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