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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.31, 1,088.16 and 314.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.31, 1,088.16 and 314.47 is: 471.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.31 : 1,088.16 = 314.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.31/1,088.16 = 314.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.31x = 1,088.16 × 314.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.31x = 342,193.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,193.68/725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.79

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