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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.29, 1,088.01 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.29, 1,088.01 and 205.30 is: 307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.29 : 1,088.01 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.29/1,088.01 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.29x = 1,088.01 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.29x = 223,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,368.45/725.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.97

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