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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.78, 1,088.47 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.78, 1,088.47 and 205.74 is: 308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.78 : 1,088.47 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.78/1,088.47 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.78x = 1,088.47 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.78x = 223,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,941.82/725.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.55

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