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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.03, 1,087.74 and 314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.03, 1,087.74 and 314.07 is: 471.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.03 : 1,087.74 = 314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.03/1,087.74 = 314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.03x = 1,087.74 × 314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.03x = 341,630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,630.58/725.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.19

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