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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.42, 1,087.91 and 205.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.42, 1,087.91 and 205.39 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.42 : 1,087.91 = 205.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.42/1,087.91 = 205.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.42x = 1,087.91 × 205.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.42x = 223,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,446.94/725.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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