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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725, 1,086.98 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725, 1,086.98 and 359.48 is: 538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725 : 1,086.98 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725/1,086.98 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725x = 1,086.98 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725x = 390,747.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,747.57/725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.96

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