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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.25, 1,080.97 and 713.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.25, 1,080.97 and 713.51 is: 1,069.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.25 : 1,080.97 = 713.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.25/1,080.97 = 713.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.25x = 1,080.97 × 713.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.25x = 771,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,281.78/721.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.36

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