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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.45, 1,125.42 and 725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.45, 1,125.42 and 725.50 is: 1,086.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.45 : 1,125.42 = 725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.45/1,125.42 = 725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.45x = 1,125.42 × 725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.45x = 816,492.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,492.21/751.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.56

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