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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.33, 1,086.54 and 334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.33, 1,086.54 and 334.79 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.33 : 1,086.54 = 334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.33/1,086.54 = 334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.33x = 1,086.54 × 334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.33x = 363,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,757.29/725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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