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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.65, 1,088.17 and 340.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.65, 1,088.17 and 340.63 is: 510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.65 : 1,088.17 = 340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.65/1,088.17 = 340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.65x = 1,088.17 × 340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.65x = 370,663.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,663.35/725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.80

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