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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.57, 1,000.85 and 676.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.57, 1,000.85 and 676.97 is: 933.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.57 : 1,000.85 = 676.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.57/1,000.85 = 676.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.57x = 1,000.85 × 676.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.57x = 677,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,537.04/725.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.81

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