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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.06, 1,088.68 and 699.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.06, 1,088.68 and 699.86 is: 1,050.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.06 : 1,088.68 = 699.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.06/1,088.68 = 699.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.06x = 1,088.68 × 699.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.06x = 761,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,923.58/725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.84

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