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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.52, 1,088.54 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.52, 1,088.54 and 335.70 is: 503.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.52 : 1,088.54 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.52/1,088.54 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.52x = 1,088.54 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.52x = 365,422.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,422.88/725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.67

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