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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.66, 1,088.70 and 355.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.66, 1,088.70 and 355.49 is: 533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.66 : 1,088.70 = 355.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.66/1,088.70 = 355.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.66x = 1,088.70 × 355.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.66x = 387,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,021.96/725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.34

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