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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.95, 1,088.93 and 263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.95, 1,088.93 and 263.83 is: 395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.95 : 1,088.93 = 263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.95/1,088.93 = 263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.95x = 1,088.93 × 263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.95x = 287,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,294.98/725.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.75

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