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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.71, 1,088.43 and 238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.71, 1,088.43 and 238.69 is: 357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.71 : 1,088.43 = 238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.71/1,088.43 = 238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.71x = 1,088.43 × 238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.71x = 259,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,797.36/725.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.99

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