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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.47, 1,086.74 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.47, 1,086.74 and 334.92 is: 501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.47 : 1,086.74 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.47/1,086.74 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.47x = 1,086.74 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.47x = 363,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,974.62/725.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.71

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