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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.94, 1,088.91 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.94, 1,088.91 and 238.98 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.94 : 1,088.91 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.94/1,088.91 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.94x = 1,088.91 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.94x = 260,227.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,227.71/725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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