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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.53, 1,087.99 and 280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.53, 1,087.99 and 280.54 is: 420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.53 : 1,087.99 = 280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.53/1,087.99 = 280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.53x = 1,087.99 × 280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.53x = 305,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,224.71/725.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.69

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