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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.76, 1,089.08 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.76, 1,089.08 and 292.88 is: 439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.76 : 1,089.08 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.76/1,089.08 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.76x = 1,089.08 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.76x = 318,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,969.75/725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.50

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