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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.02, 1,114.38 and 725.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.02, 1,114.38 and 725.66 is: 1,086.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.02 : 1,114.38 = 725.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.02/1,114.38 = 725.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.02x = 1,114.38 × 725.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.02x = 808,660.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,660.99/744.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.88

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