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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.68, 1,088.43 and 314.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.68, 1,088.43 and 314.74 is: 472.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.68 : 1,088.43 = 314.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.68/1,088.43 = 314.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.68x = 1,088.43 × 314.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.68x = 342,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,572.46/725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.07

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