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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.79, 1,088.28 and 238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.79, 1,088.28 and 238.71 is: 357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.79 : 1,088.28 = 238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.79/1,088.28 = 238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.79x = 1,088.28 × 238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.79x = 259,783.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,783.32/725.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.93

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