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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.08, 1,087.61 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.08, 1,087.61 and 177.27 is: 265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.08 : 1,087.61 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.08/1,087.61 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.08x = 1,087.61 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.08x = 192,794.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,794.30/725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.89

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