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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.48, 1,082.49 and 681.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.48, 1,082.49 and 681.39 is: 1,016.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.48 : 1,082.49 = 681.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.48/1,082.49 = 681.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.48x = 1,082.49 × 681.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.48x = 737,597.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,597.86/725.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.71

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