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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.86, 1,088.63 and 205.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.86, 1,088.63 and 205.89 is: 308.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.86 : 1,088.63 = 205.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.86/1,088.63 = 205.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.86x = 1,088.63 × 205.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.86x = 224,138.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,138.03/725.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.79

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