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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.51, 1,088.37 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.51, 1,088.37 and 263.24 is: 394.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.51 : 1,088.37 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.51/1,088.37 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.51x = 1,088.37 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.51x = 286,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,502.52/725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.90

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