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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.64, 1,086.60 and 451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.64, 1,086.60 and 451.32 is: 675.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.64 : 1,086.60 = 451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.64/1,086.60 = 451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.64x = 1,086.60 × 451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.64x = 490,404.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,404.31/725.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.82

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