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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.80, 1,088.22 and 292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.80, 1,088.22 and 292.84 is: 439.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.80 : 1,088.22 = 292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.80/1,088.22 = 292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.80x = 1,088.22 × 292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.80x = 318,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,674.34/725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.07

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