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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.88, 1,087.74 and 671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.88, 1,087.74 and 671.88 is: 1,006.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.88 : 1,087.74 = 671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.88/1,087.74 = 671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.88x = 1,087.74 × 671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.88x = 730,830.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,830.75/725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.82

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