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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.13, 1,124.96 and 725.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.13, 1,124.96 and 725.18 is: 1,086.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.13 : 1,124.96 = 725.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.13/1,124.96 = 725.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.13x = 1,124.96 × 725.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.13x = 815,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,798.49/751.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.09

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