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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.81, 1,088.91 and 293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.81, 1,088.91 and 293.27 is: 439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.81 : 1,088.91 = 293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.81/1,088.91 = 293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.81x = 1,088.91 × 293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.81x = 319,339.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,339.19/725.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.98

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