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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.13, 1,087.65 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.13, 1,087.65 and 198.07 is: 297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.13 : 1,087.65 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.13/1,087.65 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.13x = 1,087.65 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.13x = 215,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,428.12/725.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.09

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