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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.61, 1,087.98 and 314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.61, 1,087.98 and 314.54 is: 471.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.61 : 1,087.98 = 314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.61/1,087.98 = 314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.61x = 1,087.98 × 314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.61x = 342,213.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,213.23/725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.62

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