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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.70, 1,088.58 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.70, 1,088.58 and 315.06 is: 472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.70 : 1,088.58 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.70/1,088.58 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.70x = 1,088.58 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.70x = 342,968.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,968.01/725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.60

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