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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.26, 1,085.76 and 450.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.26, 1,085.76 and 450.52 is: 674.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.26 : 1,085.76 = 450.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.26/1,085.76 = 450.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.26x = 1,085.76 × 450.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.26x = 489,153.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,153.88/725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.45

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