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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.56, 1,088.18 and 360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.56, 1,088.18 and 360.22 is: 540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.56 : 1,088.18 = 360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.56/1,088.18 = 360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.56x = 1,088.18 × 360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.56x = 391,984.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,984.20/725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.25

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