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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.68, 1,135.59 and 725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.68, 1,135.59 and 725.48 is: 1,001.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.68 : 1,135.59 = 725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.68/1,135.59 = 725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.68x = 1,135.59 × 725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.68x = 823,847.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,847.83/822.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.42

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