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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.44, 1,088.04 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.44, 1,088.04 and 205.52 is: 308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.44 : 1,088.04 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.44/1,088.04 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.44x = 1,088.04 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.44x = 223,613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,613.98/725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.25

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