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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.94, 1,088.70 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.94, 1,088.70 and 451.92 is: 677.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.94 : 1,088.70 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.94/1,088.70 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.94x = 1,088.70 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.94x = 492,005.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,005.30/725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.75

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