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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.07, 1,087.70 and 292.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.07, 1,087.70 and 292.19 is: 438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.07 : 1,087.70 = 292.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.07/1,087.70 = 292.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.07x = 1,087.70 × 292.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.07x = 317,815.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,815.06/725.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.32

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