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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.60, 1,088.40 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.60, 1,088.40 and 340.64 is: 510.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.60 : 1,088.40 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.60/1,088.40 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.60x = 1,088.40 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.60x = 370,752.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,752.58/725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.96

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