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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.12, 1,087.80 and 359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.12, 1,087.80 and 359.94 is: 539.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.12 : 1,087.80 = 359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.12/1,087.80 = 359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.12x = 1,087.80 × 359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.12x = 391,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,542.73/725.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.97

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