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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.10, 1,088.64 and 451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.10, 1,088.64 and 451.52 is: 677.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.10 : 1,088.64 = 451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.10/1,088.64 = 451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.10x = 1,088.64 × 451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.10x = 491,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,542.73/725.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.90

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