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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.87, 1,083.10 and 681.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.87, 1,083.10 and 681.80 is: 1,017.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.87 : 1,083.10 = 681.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.87/1,083.10 = 681.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.87x = 1,083.10 × 681.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.87x = 738,450.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,450.46/725.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.33

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