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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.59, 1,087.49 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.59, 1,087.49 and 335.05 is: 502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.59 : 1,087.49 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.59/1,087.49 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.59x = 1,087.49 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.59x = 364,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,361.64/725.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.16

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