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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.97, 1,088.01 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.97, 1,088.01 and 315.54 is: 472.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.97 : 1,088.01 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.97/1,088.01 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.97x = 1,088.01 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.97x = 343,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,310.68/725.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.90

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