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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.97, 1,089.02 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.97, 1,089.02 and 205.98 is: 308.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.97 : 1,089.02 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.97/1,089.02 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.97x = 1,089.02 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.97x = 224,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,316.34/725.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.99

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