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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.16, 1,088.19 and 314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.16, 1,088.19 and 314.31 is: 471.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.16 : 1,088.19 = 314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.16/1,088.19 = 314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.16x = 1,088.19 × 314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.16x = 342,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,029.00/725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.66

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