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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.36, 1,088.04 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.36, 1,088.04 and 292.52 is: 438.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.36 : 1,088.04 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.36/1,088.04 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.36x = 1,088.04 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.36x = 318,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,266.92/725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.77

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