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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.73, 1,088.78 and 238.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.73, 1,088.78 and 238.79 is: 358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.73 : 1,088.78 = 238.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.73/1,088.78 = 238.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.73x = 1,088.78 × 238.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.73x = 259,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,983.14/725.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.24

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