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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.67, 1,087.97 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.67, 1,087.97 and 303.35 is: 454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.67 : 1,087.97 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.67/1,087.97 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.67x = 1,087.97 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.67x = 330,028.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,028.74/725.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.79

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