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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.57, 1,087.98 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.57, 1,087.98 and 238.56 is: 357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.57 : 1,087.98 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.57/1,087.98 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.57x = 1,087.98 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.57x = 259,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,544.88/725.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.71

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