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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.44, 1,121.04 and 725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.44, 1,121.04 and 725.76 is: 1,087.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.44 : 1,121.04 = 725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.44/1,121.04 = 725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.44x = 1,121.04 × 725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.44x = 813,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,605.99/748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.07

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