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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.51, 1,087.58 and 359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.51, 1,087.58 and 359.94 is: 539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.51 : 1,087.58 = 359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.51/1,087.58 = 359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.51x = 1,087.58 × 359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.51x = 391,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,466.50/725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.58

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