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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.44, 1,088.34 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.44, 1,088.34 and 292.58 is: 438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.44 : 1,088.34 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.44/1,088.34 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.44x = 1,088.34 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.44x = 318,426.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,426.52/725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.94

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