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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.54, 999.06 and 656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.54, 999.06 and 656.08 is: 903.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.54 : 999.06 = 656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.54/999.06 = 656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.54x = 999.06 × 656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.54x = 655,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,458.29/725.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.41

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