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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.59, 1,087.61 and 360.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.59, 1,087.61 and 360.17 is: 539.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.59 : 1,087.61 = 360.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.59/1,087.61 = 360.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.59x = 1,087.61 × 360.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.59x = 391,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,724.49/725.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.87

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