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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.60, 1,088.42 and 292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.60, 1,088.42 and 292.72 is: 439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.60 : 1,088.42 = 292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.60/1,088.42 = 292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.60x = 1,088.42 × 292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.60x = 318,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,602.30/725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.09

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