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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.54, 1,008.19 and 718.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.54, 1,008.19 and 718.02 is: 997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.54 : 1,008.19 = 718.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.54/1,008.19 = 718.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.54x = 1,008.19 × 718.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.54x = 723,895.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,895.54/725.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.73

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