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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.08, 1,088.04 and 292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.08, 1,088.04 and 292.12 is: 438.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.08 : 1,088.04 = 292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.08/1,088.04 = 292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.08x = 1,088.04 × 292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.08x = 317,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,838.24/725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.35

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