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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.04, 999.82 and 645.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.04, 999.82 and 645.03 is: 889.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.04 : 999.82 = 645.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.04/999.82 = 645.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.04x = 999.82 × 645.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.04x = 644,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,913.89/725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.49

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