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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.22, 1,087.04 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.22, 1,087.04 and 314.55 is: 471.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.22 : 1,087.04 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.22/1,087.04 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.22x = 1,087.04 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.22x = 341,926.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,926.86/725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.48

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