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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725, 1,087.50 and 292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725, 1,087.50 and 292.46 is: 438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725 : 1,087.50 = 292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725/1,087.50 = 292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725x = 1,087.50 × 292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725x = 318,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,050.25/725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.69

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