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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.20, 1,090.12 and 674.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.20, 1,090.12 and 674.50 is: 1,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.20 : 1,090.12 = 674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.20/1,090.12 = 674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.20x = 1,090.12 × 674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.20x = 735,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,285.94/725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.91

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