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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.24, 1,087.11 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.24, 1,087.11 and 286.32 is: 429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.24 : 1,087.11 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.24/1,087.11 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.24x = 1,087.11 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.24x = 311,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,261.34/725.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.18

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