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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.16, 1,028.76 and 725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.16, 1,028.76 and 725.09 is: 997.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.16 : 1,028.76 = 725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.16/1,028.76 = 725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.16x = 1,028.76 × 725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.16x = 745,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,938.44/748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.04

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