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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.76, 1,088.10 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.76, 1,088.10 and 314.42 is: 471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.76 : 1,088.10 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.76/1,088.10 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.76x = 1,088.10 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.76x = 342,114.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,114.96/725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.39

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