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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.55, 1,086.73 and 451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.55, 1,086.73 and 451.06 is: 675.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.55 : 1,086.73 = 451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.55/1,086.73 = 451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.55x = 1,086.73 × 451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.55x = 490,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,176.59/725.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.59

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