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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.28, 1,000.89 and 681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.28, 1,000.89 and 681.24 is: 940.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.28 : 1,000.89 = 681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.28/1,000.89 = 681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.28x = 1,000.89 × 681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.28x = 681,846.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,846.30/725.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.11

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