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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.38, 1,291.28 and 725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.38, 1,291.28 and 725.09 is: 1,085.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.38 : 1,291.28 = 725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.38/1,291.28 = 725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.38x = 1,291.28 × 725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.38x = 936,284.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,284.13/862.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.70

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