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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.56, 1,088.54 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.56, 1,088.54 and 293.02 is: 439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.56 : 1,088.54 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.56/1,088.54 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.56x = 1,088.54 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.56x = 318,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,963.99/725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.61

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