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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.09, 1,086.57 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.09, 1,086.57 and 335.21 is: 502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.09 : 1,086.57 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.09/1,086.57 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.09x = 1,086.57 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.09x = 364,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,223.70/725.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.32

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