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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.76, 1,089.76 and 679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.76, 1,089.76 and 679.28 is: 1,019.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.76 : 1,089.76 = 679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.76/1,089.76 = 679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.76x = 1,089.76 × 679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.76x = 740,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,252.17/725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.97

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