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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.21, 1,087.98 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.21, 1,087.98 and 263.14 is: 394.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.21 : 1,087.98 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.21/1,087.98 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.21x = 1,087.98 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.21x = 286,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,291.06/725.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.77

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