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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.63, 1,087.79 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.63, 1,087.79 and 335.43 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.63 : 1,087.79 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.63/1,087.79 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.63x = 1,087.79 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.63x = 364,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,877.40/725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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