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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.68, 1,088.52 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.68, 1,088.52 and 177.86 is: 266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.68 : 1,088.52 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.68/1,088.52 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.68x = 1,088.52 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.68x = 193,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,604.17/725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.79

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