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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.73, 1,042.06 and 725.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.73, 1,042.06 and 725.49 is: 1,000.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.73 : 1,042.06 = 725.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.73/1,042.06 = 725.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.73x = 1,042.06 × 725.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.73x = 756,004.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,004.11/755.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.36

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