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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.93, 1,088.93 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.93, 1,088.93 and 205.94 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.93 : 1,088.93 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.93/1,088.93 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.93x = 1,088.93 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.93x = 224,249.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,249.31/725.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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