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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.28, 1,087.17 and 314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.28, 1,087.17 and 314.07 is: 470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.28 : 1,087.17 = 314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.28/1,087.17 = 314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.28x = 1,087.17 × 314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.28x = 341,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,447.48/725.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.78

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