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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.06, 1,085.67 and 609.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.06, 1,085.67 and 609.75 is: 913.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.06 : 1,085.67 = 609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.06/1,085.67 = 609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.06x = 1,085.67 × 609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.06x = 661,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,987.28/725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.01

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