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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.66, 1,088.45 and 257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.66, 1,088.45 and 257.10 is: 385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.66 : 1,088.45 = 257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.66/1,088.45 = 257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.66x = 1,088.45 × 257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.66x = 279,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,843.86/725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.64

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