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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.73, 1,088.59 and 287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.73, 1,088.59 and 287.11 is: 430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.73 : 1,088.59 = 287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.73/1,088.59 = 287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.73x = 1,088.59 × 287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.73x = 312,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,549.52/725.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.67

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