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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.67, 1,088.91 and 292.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.67, 1,088.91 and 292.95 is: 439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.67 : 1,088.91 = 292.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.67/1,088.91 = 292.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.67x = 1,088.91 × 292.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.67x = 318,996.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,996.18/725.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.59

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