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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.90, 1,088.87 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.90, 1,088.87 and 238.94 is: 358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.90 : 1,088.87 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.90/1,088.87 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.90x = 1,088.87 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.90x = 260,174.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,174.60/725.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.42

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