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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.95, 1,089.06 and 292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.95, 1,089.06 and 292.87 is: 439.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.95 : 1,089.06 = 292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.95/1,089.06 = 292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.95x = 1,089.06 × 292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.95x = 318,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,953.00/725.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.36

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