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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.51, 1,086.80 and 334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.51, 1,086.80 and 334.95 is: 501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.51 : 1,086.80 = 334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.51/1,086.80 = 334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.51x = 1,086.80 × 334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.51x = 364,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,026.85/725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.76

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