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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.50, 1,087.89 and 292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.50, 1,087.89 and 292.54 is: 438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.50 : 1,087.89 = 292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.50/1,087.89 = 292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.50x = 1,087.89 × 292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.50x = 318,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,251.34/725.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.66

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