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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.63, 1,088.48 and 292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.63, 1,088.48 and 292.75 is: 439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.63 : 1,088.48 = 292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.63/1,088.48 = 292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.63x = 1,088.48 × 292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.63x = 318,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,652.52/725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.14

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