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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.04, 1,086.71 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.04, 1,086.71 and 313.56 is: 469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.04 : 1,086.71 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.04/1,086.71 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.04x = 1,086.71 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.04x = 340,747.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,747.22/725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.97

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