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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.87, 1,088.58 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.87, 1,088.58 and 238.80 is: 358.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.87 : 1,088.58 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.87/1,088.58 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.87x = 1,088.58 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.87x = 259,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,952.90/725.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.13

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