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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.62, 1,088.53 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.62, 1,088.53 and 238.72 is: 358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.62 : 1,088.53 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.62/1,088.53 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.62x = 1,088.53 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.62x = 259,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,853.88/725.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.11

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