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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.26, 1,094.58 and 725.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.26, 1,094.58 and 725.00 is: 1,079.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.26 : 1,094.58 = 725.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.26/1,094.58 = 725.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.26x = 1,094.58 × 725.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.26x = 793,565.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,565.03/735.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.31

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