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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.02, 1,085.25 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.02, 1,085.25 and 358.02 is: 536.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.02 : 1,085.25 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.02/1,085.25 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.02x = 1,085.25 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.02x = 388,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,541.21/724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.64

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