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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.34, 1,088.04 and 292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.34, 1,088.04 and 292.38 is: 438.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.34 : 1,088.04 = 292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.34/1,088.04 = 292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.34x = 1,088.04 × 292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.34x = 318,121.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,121.14/725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.58

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