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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.31, 1,121.74 and 725.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.31, 1,121.74 and 725.63 is: 1,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.31 : 1,121.74 = 725.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.31/1,121.74 = 725.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.31x = 1,121.74 × 725.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.31x = 813,968.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,968.20/753.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.52

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