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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.96, 1,048.88 and 725.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.96, 1,048.88 and 725.33 is: 1,001.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.96 : 1,048.88 = 725.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.96/1,048.88 = 725.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.96x = 1,048.88 × 725.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.96x = 760,780.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,780.50/759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.08

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