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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.17, 1,087.84 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.17, 1,087.84 and 231.46 is: 347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.17 : 1,087.84 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.17/1,087.84 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.17x = 1,087.84 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.17x = 251,793.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,793.01/725.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.22

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