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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.48, 1,256.99 and 725.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.48, 1,256.99 and 725.58 is: 1,000.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.48 : 1,256.99 = 725.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.48/1,256.99 = 725.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.48x = 1,256.99 × 725.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.48x = 912,043.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,043.18/911.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.62

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