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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.01, 1,086.93 and 450.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.01, 1,086.93 and 450.57 is: 675.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.01 : 1,086.93 = 450.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.01/1,086.93 = 450.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.01x = 1,086.93 × 450.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.01x = 489,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,738.05/725.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.49

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