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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.09, 1,086.66 and 704.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.09, 1,086.66 and 704.05 is: 1,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.09 : 1,086.66 = 704.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.09/1,086.66 = 704.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.09x = 1,086.66 × 704.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.09x = 765,062.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,062.97/725.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.13

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