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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.87, 1,006.88 and 725.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.87, 1,006.88 and 725.10 is: 993.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.87 : 1,006.88 = 725.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.87/1,006.88 = 725.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.87x = 1,006.88 × 725.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.87x = 730,091.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,091.03/734.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.49

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