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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.31, 1,089.33 and 453.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.31, 1,089.33 and 453.31 is: 680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.31 : 1,089.33 = 453.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.31/1,089.33 = 453.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.31x = 1,089.33 × 453.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.31x = 493,798.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,798.74/725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.82

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