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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.31, 1,087.68 and 263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.31, 1,087.68 and 263.01 is: 394.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.31 : 1,087.68 = 263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.31/1,087.68 = 263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.31x = 1,087.68 × 263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.31x = 286,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,070.72/725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.41

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