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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.06, 1,087.02 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.06, 1,087.02 and 335.32 is: 502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.06 : 1,087.02 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.06/1,087.02 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.06x = 1,087.02 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.06x = 364,499.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,499.55/725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.72

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