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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.89, 1,088.99 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.89, 1,088.99 and 238.92 is: 358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.89 : 1,088.99 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.89/1,088.99 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.89x = 1,088.99 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.89x = 260,181.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,181.49/725.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.43

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