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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.16, 1,087.84 and 314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.16, 1,087.84 and 314.32 is: 471.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.16 : 1,087.84 = 314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.16/1,087.84 = 314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.16x = 1,087.84 × 314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.16x = 341,929.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,929.87/725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.52

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