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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.10, 1,087.73 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.10, 1,087.73 and 314.22 is: 471.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.10 : 1,087.73 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.10/1,087.73 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.10x = 1,087.73 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.10x = 341,786.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,786.52/725.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.36

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