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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.51, 1,088.26 and 360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.51, 1,088.26 and 360.55 is: 540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.51 : 1,088.26 = 360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.51/1,088.26 = 360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.51x = 1,088.26 × 360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.51x = 392,370.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,370.34/725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.82

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