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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.94, 1,086.48 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.94, 1,086.48 and 451.44 is: 675.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.94 : 1,086.48 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.94/1,086.48 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.94x = 1,086.48 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.94x = 490,480.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,480.53/725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.65

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