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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725, 1,087.24 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725, 1,087.24 and 314.12 is: 471.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725 : 1,087.24 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725/1,087.24 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725x = 1,087.24 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725x = 341,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,523.83/725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.07

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