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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.96, 1,101.74 and 725.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.96, 1,101.74 and 725.25 is: 1,000.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.96 : 1,101.74 = 725.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.96/1,101.74 = 725.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.96x = 1,101.74 × 725.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.96x = 799,033.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,033.31/798.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.09

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