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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.16, 1,087.50 and 359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.16, 1,087.50 and 359.88 is: 539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.16 : 1,087.50 = 359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.16/1,087.50 = 359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.16x = 1,087.50 × 359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.16x = 391,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,369.50/725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.70

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