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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.14, 1,087.96 and 450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.14, 1,087.96 and 450.86 is: 676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.14 : 1,087.96 = 450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.14/1,087.96 = 450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.14x = 1,087.96 × 450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.14x = 490,517.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,517.65/725.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.45

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