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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.42, 1,087.94 and 359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.42, 1,087.94 and 359.94 is: 539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.42 : 1,087.94 = 359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.42/1,087.94 = 359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.42x = 1,087.94 × 359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.42x = 391,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,593.12/725.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.82

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