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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.38, 1,088.08 and 668.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.38, 1,088.08 and 668.96 is: 1,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.38 : 1,088.08 = 668.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.38/1,088.08 = 668.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.38x = 1,088.08 × 668.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.38x = 727,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,882.73/725.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.45

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