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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.82, 1,088.86 and 238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.82, 1,088.86 and 238.90 is: 358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.82 : 1,088.86 = 238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.82/1,088.86 = 238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.82x = 1,088.86 × 238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.82x = 260,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,128.65/725.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.39

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