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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.04, 1,087.43 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.04, 1,087.43 and 205.07 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.04 : 1,087.43 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.04/1,087.43 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.04x = 1,087.43 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.04x = 222,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,992.81/725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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