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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.74, 1,258.35 and 725.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.74, 1,258.35 and 725.61 is: 1,002.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.74 : 1,258.35 = 725.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.74/1,258.35 = 725.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.74x = 1,258.35 × 725.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.74x = 913,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,071.34/910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.56

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