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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.28, 1,088.04 and 263.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.28, 1,088.04 and 263.09 is: 394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.28 : 1,088.04 = 263.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.28/1,088.04 = 263.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.28x = 1,088.04 × 263.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.28x = 286,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,252.44/725.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.68

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