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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.50, 1,086.81 and 359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.50, 1,086.81 and 359.18 is: 538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.50 : 1,086.81 = 359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.50/1,086.81 = 359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.50x = 1,086.81 × 359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.50x = 390,360.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,360.42/725.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.06

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