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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.48, 1,088.21 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.48, 1,088.21 and 205.48 is: 308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.48 : 1,088.21 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.48/1,088.21 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.48x = 1,088.21 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.48x = 223,603.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,603.63/725.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.21

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