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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.76, 1,082.04 and 643.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.76, 1,082.04 and 643.68 is: 959.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.76 : 1,082.04 = 643.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.76/1,082.04 = 643.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.76x = 1,082.04 × 643.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.76x = 696,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,487.51/725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.67

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