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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.45, 1,087.86 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.45, 1,087.86 and 238.38 is: 357.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.45 : 1,087.86 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.45/1,087.86 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.45x = 1,087.86 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.45x = 259,324.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,324.07/725.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.47

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