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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.96, 1,088.08 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.96, 1,088.08 and 315.44 is: 472.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.96 : 1,088.08 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.96/1,088.08 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.96x = 1,088.08 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.96x = 343,229.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,229.70/725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.79

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