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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.49, 1,087.05 and 698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.49, 1,087.05 and 698.52 is: 1,046.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.49 : 1,087.05 = 698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.49/1,087.05 = 698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.49x = 1,087.05 × 698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.49x = 759,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,332.86/725.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.65

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