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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.36, 1,109.78 and 725.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.36, 1,109.78 and 725.12 is: 1,081.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.36 : 1,109.78 = 725.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.36/1,109.78 = 725.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.36x = 1,109.78 × 725.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.36x = 804,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,723.67/744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.09

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