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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.46, 1,087.85 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.46, 1,087.85 and 262.92 is: 394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.46 : 1,087.85 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.46/1,087.85 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.46x = 1,087.85 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.46x = 286,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,016.14/725.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.25

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