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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.78, 1,088.97 and 314.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.78, 1,088.97 and 314.81 is: 472.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.78 : 1,088.97 = 314.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.78/1,088.97 = 314.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.78x = 1,088.97 × 314.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.78x = 342,813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,813.20/725.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.34

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