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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.35, 1,086.18 and 400.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.35, 1,086.18 and 400.36 is: 599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.35 : 1,086.18 = 400.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.35/1,086.18 = 400.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.35x = 1,086.18 × 400.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.35x = 434,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,863.02/725.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.52

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