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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.75, 1,088.78 and 238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.75, 1,088.78 and 238.85 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.75 : 1,088.78 = 238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.75/1,088.78 = 238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.75x = 1,088.78 × 238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.75x = 260,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,048.46/725.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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