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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.15, 1,091.73 and 638.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.15, 1,091.73 and 638.99 is: 962.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.15 : 1,091.73 = 638.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.15/1,091.73 = 638.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.15x = 1,091.73 × 638.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.15x = 697,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,601.99/725.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.01

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