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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.74, 1,088.52 and 292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.74, 1,088.52 and 292.76 is: 439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.74 : 1,088.52 = 292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.74/1,088.52 = 292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.74x = 1,088.52 × 292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.74x = 318,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,675.12/725.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.10

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