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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.23, 1,125.08 and 725.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.23, 1,125.08 and 725.27 is: 1,086.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.23 : 1,125.08 = 725.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.23/1,125.08 = 725.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.23x = 1,125.08 × 725.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.23x = 815,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,977.52/751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.19

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