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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.68, 1,136.27 and 725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.68, 1,136.27 and 725.09 is: 1,088.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.68 : 1,136.27 = 725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.68/1,136.27 = 725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.68x = 1,136.27 × 725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.68x = 823,894.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,894.15/756.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.83

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