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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.51, 1,130.53 and 725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.51, 1,130.53 and 725.68 is: 1,087.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.51 : 1,130.53 = 725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.51/1,130.53 = 725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.51x = 1,130.53 × 725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.51x = 820,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,400.18/754.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.33

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