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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.36, 1,086.50 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.36, 1,086.50 and 377.66 is: 565.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.36 : 1,086.50 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.36/1,086.50 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.36x = 1,086.50 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.36x = 410,320.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,320.27/725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.68

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