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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.14, 1,087.75 and 335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.14, 1,087.75 and 335.51 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.14 : 1,087.75 = 335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.14/1,087.75 = 335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.14x = 1,087.75 × 335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.14x = 364,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,943.89/725.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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