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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.91, 1,088.52 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.91, 1,088.52 and 263.67 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.91 : 1,088.52 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.91/1,088.52 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.91x = 1,088.52 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.91x = 287,010.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,010.07/725.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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