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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.13, 1,088.19 and 451.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.13, 1,088.19 and 451.41 is: 677.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.13 : 1,088.19 = 451.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.13/1,088.19 = 451.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.13x = 1,088.19 × 451.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.13x = 491,219.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,219.85/725.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.42

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