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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.44, 1,087.96 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.44, 1,087.96 and 263.20 is: 394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.44 : 1,087.96 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.44/1,087.96 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.44x = 1,087.96 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.44x = 286,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,351.07/725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.73

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