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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.44, 1,090.32 and 671.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.44, 1,090.32 and 671.80 is: 1,009.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.44 : 1,090.32 = 671.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.44/1,090.32 = 671.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.44x = 1,090.32 × 671.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.44x = 732,476.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,476.98/725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.70

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