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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.61, 1,087.97 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.61, 1,087.97 and 238.59 is: 357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.61 : 1,087.97 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.61/1,087.97 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.61x = 1,087.97 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.61x = 259,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,577.57/725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.74

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