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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.44, 1,088.66 and 292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.44, 1,088.66 and 292.60 is: 439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.44 : 1,088.66 = 292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.44/1,088.66 = 292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.44x = 1,088.66 × 292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.44x = 318,539.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,539.93/725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.10

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