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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.14, 1,087.98 and 292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.14, 1,087.98 and 292.42 is: 438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.14 : 1,087.98 = 292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.14/1,087.98 = 292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.14x = 1,087.98 × 292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.14x = 318,147.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,147.11/725.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.74

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