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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.28, 1,087.02 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.28, 1,087.02 and 292.20 is: 437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.28 : 1,087.02 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.28/1,087.02 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.28x = 1,087.02 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.28x = 317,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,627.24/725.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.94

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