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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.62, 1,087.47 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.62, 1,087.47 and 340.18 is: 509.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.62 : 1,087.47 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.62/1,087.47 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.62x = 1,087.47 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.62x = 369,935.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,935.54/725.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.82

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