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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.52, 1,087.34 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.52, 1,087.34 and 335.48 is: 502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.52 : 1,087.34 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.52/1,087.34 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.52x = 1,087.34 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.52x = 364,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,773.71/725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.77

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