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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.13, 1,087.61 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.13, 1,087.61 and 262.89 is: 394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.13 : 1,087.61 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.13/1,087.61 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.13x = 1,087.61 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.13x = 285,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,920.48/725.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.30

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