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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.75, 1,087.60 and 314.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.75, 1,087.60 and 314.57 is: 471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.75 : 1,087.60 = 314.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.75/1,087.60 = 314.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.75x = 1,087.60 × 314.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.75x = 342,126.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,126.33/725.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.41

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