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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.17, 1,087.08 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.17, 1,087.08 and 262.84 is: 394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.17 : 1,087.08 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.17/1,087.08 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.17x = 1,087.08 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.17x = 285,728.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,728.11/725.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.02

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