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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.58, 1,088.11 and 263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.58, 1,088.11 and 263.35 is: 394.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.58 : 1,088.11 = 263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.58/1,088.11 = 263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.58x = 1,088.11 × 263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.58x = 286,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,554.72/725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.93

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