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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.13, 1,002.11 and 644.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.13, 1,002.11 and 644.13 is: 890.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.13 : 1,002.11 = 644.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.13/1,002.11 = 644.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.13x = 1,002.11 × 644.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.13x = 645,485.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,485.89/725.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.17

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