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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.43, 1,087.90 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.43, 1,087.90 and 263.14 is: 394.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.43 : 1,087.90 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.43/1,087.90 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.43x = 1,087.90 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.43x = 286,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,270.01/725.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.62

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