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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.85, 1,088.68 and 292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.85, 1,088.68 and 292.91 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.85 : 1,088.68 = 292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.85/1,088.68 = 292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.85x = 1,088.68 × 292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.85x = 318,879.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,879.71/725.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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