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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.04, 1,087.86 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.04, 1,087.86 and 313.96 is: 471.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.04 : 1,087.86 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.04/1,087.86 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.04x = 1,087.86 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.04x = 341,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,544.53/725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.07

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