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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.09, 1,089.18 and 696.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.09, 1,089.18 and 696.56 is: 1,046.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.09 : 1,089.18 = 696.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.09/1,089.18 = 696.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.09x = 1,089.18 × 696.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.09x = 758,673.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,673.77/725.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.32

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