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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.85, 1,088.66 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.85, 1,088.66 and 238.83 is: 358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.85 : 1,088.66 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.85/1,088.66 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.85x = 1,088.66 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.85x = 260,003.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,003.47/725.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.21

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