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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.54, 1,088.66 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.54, 1,088.66 and 335.82 is: 503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.54 : 1,088.66 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.54/1,088.66 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.54x = 1,088.66 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.54x = 365,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,598.72/725.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.90

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