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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.40, 1,087.02 and 314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.40, 1,087.02 and 314.28 is: 470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.40 : 1,087.02 = 314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.40/1,087.02 = 314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.40x = 1,087.02 × 314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.40x = 341,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,628.65/725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.95

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