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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.68, 1,087.28 and 633.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.68, 1,087.28 and 633.32 is: 948.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.68 : 1,087.28 = 633.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.68/1,087.28 = 633.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.68x = 1,087.28 × 633.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.68x = 688,596.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,596.17/725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.90

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