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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.25, 1,089.38 and 672.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.25, 1,089.38 and 672.56 is: 1,013.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.25 : 1,089.38 = 672.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.25/1,089.38 = 672.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.25x = 1,089.38 × 672.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.25x = 732,664.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,664.60/723.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.02

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