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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.11, 1,087.30 and 354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.11, 1,087.30 and 354.94 is: 532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.11 : 1,087.30 = 354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.11/1,087.30 = 354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.11x = 1,087.30 × 354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.11x = 385,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,928.32/725.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.24

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