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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.68, 1,134.36 and 725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.68, 1,134.36 and 725.40 is: 999.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.68 : 1,134.36 = 725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.68/1,134.36 = 725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.68x = 1,134.36 × 725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.68x = 822,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,864.74/823.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.01

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