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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.23, 1,087.93 and 263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.23, 1,087.93 and 263.23 is: 394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.23 : 1,087.93 = 263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.23/1,087.93 = 263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.23x = 1,087.93 × 263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.23x = 286,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,375.81/725.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.88

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