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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.76, 1,088.61 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.76, 1,088.61 and 177.94 is: 266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.76 : 1,088.61 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.76/1,088.61 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.76x = 1,088.61 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.76x = 193,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,707.26/725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.90

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