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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.12, 1,086.78 and 339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.12, 1,086.78 and 339.56 is: 508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.12 : 1,086.78 = 339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.12/1,086.78 = 339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.12x = 1,086.78 × 339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.12x = 369,027.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,027.02/725.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.92

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