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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.59, 1,089.47 and 712.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.59, 1,089.47 and 712.63 is: 1,070.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.59 : 1,089.47 = 712.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.59/1,089.47 = 712.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.59x = 1,089.47 × 712.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.59x = 776,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,389.01/725.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.01

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