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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.71, 1,185.92 and 725.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.71, 1,185.92 and 725.61 is: 1,089.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.71 : 1,185.92 = 725.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.71/1,185.92 = 725.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.71x = 1,185.92 × 725.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.71x = 860,511.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,511.78/789.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.66

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