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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.70, 1,088.30 and 238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.70, 1,088.30 and 238.63 is: 357.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.70 : 1,088.30 = 238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.70/1,088.30 = 238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.70x = 1,088.30 × 238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.70x = 259,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,694.39/725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.86

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