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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.80, 1,089.52 and 293.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.80, 1,089.52 and 293.26 is: 440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.80 : 1,089.52 = 293.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.80/1,089.52 = 293.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.80x = 1,089.52 × 293.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.80x = 319,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,512.64/725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.22

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