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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.25, 1,088.36 and 269.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.25, 1,088.36 and 269.25 is: 404.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.25 : 1,088.36 = 269.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.25/1,088.36 = 269.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.25x = 1,088.36 × 269.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.25x = 293,040.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,040.93/725.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.06

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