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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.12, 1,087.61 and 360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.12, 1,087.61 and 360.15 is: 540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.12 : 1,087.61 = 360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.12/1,087.61 = 360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.12x = 1,087.61 × 360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.12x = 391,702.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,702.74/725.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.19

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