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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.94, 1,081.49 and 691.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.94, 1,081.49 and 691.11 is: 1,029.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.94 : 1,081.49 = 691.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.94/1,081.49 = 691.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.94x = 1,081.49 × 691.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.94x = 747,425.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,425.10/725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.60

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