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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.41, 1,088.11 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.41, 1,088.11 and 292.56 is: 438.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.41 : 1,088.11 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.41/1,088.11 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.41x = 1,088.11 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.41x = 318,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,337.46/725.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.84

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