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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.40, 1,087.15 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.40, 1,087.15 and 335.34 is: 502.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.40 : 1,087.15 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.40/1,087.15 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.40x = 1,087.15 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.40x = 364,564.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,564.88/725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.57

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