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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.14, 1,081.76 and 672.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.14, 1,081.76 and 672.76 is: 1,003.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.14 : 1,081.76 = 672.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.14/1,081.76 = 672.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.14x = 1,081.76 × 672.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.14x = 727,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,764.86/725.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.62

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