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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.69, 1,088.53 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.69, 1,088.53 and 177.87 is: 266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.69 : 1,088.53 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.69/1,088.53 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.69x = 1,088.53 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.69x = 193,616.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,616.83/725.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.80

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