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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.61, 1,088.31 and 205.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.61, 1,088.31 and 205.59 is: 308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.61 : 1,088.31 = 205.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.61/1,088.31 = 205.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.61x = 1,088.31 × 205.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.61x = 223,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,745.65/725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.36

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