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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.72, 1,088.55 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.72, 1,088.55 and 292.86 is: 439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.72 : 1,088.55 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.72/1,088.55 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.72x = 1,088.55 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.72x = 318,792.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,792.75/725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.28

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