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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.08, 1,086.96 and 354.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.08, 1,086.96 and 354.67 is: 531.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.08 : 1,086.96 = 354.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.08/1,086.96 = 354.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.08x = 1,086.96 × 354.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.08x = 385,512.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,512.10/725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.68

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