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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.03, 1,087.67 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.03, 1,087.67 and 262.84 is: 394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.03 : 1,087.67 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.03/1,087.67 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.03x = 1,087.67 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.03x = 285,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,879.15/725.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.30

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