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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.51, 1,087.53 and 292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.51, 1,087.53 and 292.97 is: 439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.51 : 1,087.53 = 292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.51/1,087.53 = 292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.51x = 1,087.53 × 292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.51x = 318,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,608.23/725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.15

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