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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.10, 1,086.73 and 339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.10, 1,086.73 and 339.50 is: 508.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.10 : 1,086.73 = 339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.10/1,086.73 = 339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.10x = 1,086.73 × 339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.10x = 368,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,944.84/725.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.82

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