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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.09, 1,097.85 and 725.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.09, 1,097.85 and 725.42 is: 1,089.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.09 : 1,097.85 = 725.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.09/1,097.85 = 725.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.09x = 1,097.85 × 725.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.09x = 796,393.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,393.23/731.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.33

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