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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.15, 1,088.11 and 359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.15, 1,088.11 and 359.89 is: 540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.15 : 1,088.11 = 359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.15/1,088.11 = 359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.15x = 1,088.11 × 359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.15x = 391,602.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,602.75/725.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.03

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