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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.67, 1,088.56 and 292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.67, 1,088.56 and 292.83 is: 439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.67 : 1,088.56 = 292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.67/1,088.56 = 292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.67x = 1,088.56 × 292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.67x = 318,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,763.02/725.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.27

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