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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.81, 1,090.04 and 453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.81, 1,090.04 and 453.78 is: 681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.81 : 1,090.04 = 453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.81/1,090.04 = 453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.81x = 1,090.04 × 453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.81x = 494,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,636.08/725.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.50

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