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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.65, 999.03 and 675.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.65, 999.03 and 675.97 is: 930.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.65 : 999.03 = 675.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.65/999.03 = 675.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.65x = 999.03 × 675.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.65x = 675,314.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,314.31/725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.63

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