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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.14, 1,141.29 and 725.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.14, 1,141.29 and 725.34 is: 1,089.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.14 : 1,141.29 = 725.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.14/1,141.29 = 725.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.14x = 1,141.29 × 725.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.14x = 827,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,823.29/760.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.04

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