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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.14, 1,087.30 and 340.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.14, 1,087.30 and 340.39 is: 510.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.14 : 1,087.30 = 340.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.14/1,087.30 = 340.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.14x = 1,087.30 × 340.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.14x = 370,106.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,106.05/725.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.39

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