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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.68, 1,089.55 and 713.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.68, 1,089.55 and 713.38 is: 1,071.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.68 : 1,089.55 = 713.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.68/1,089.55 = 713.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.68x = 1,089.55 × 713.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.68x = 777,266.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,266.45/725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.08

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