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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.39, 1,088.18 and 286.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.39, 1,088.18 and 286.55 is: 429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.39 : 1,088.18 = 286.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.39/1,088.18 = 286.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.39x = 1,088.18 × 286.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.39x = 311,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,817.98/725.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.86

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