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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.68, 1,087.80 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.68, 1,087.80 and 341.20 is: 511.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.68 : 1,087.80 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.68/1,087.80 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.68x = 1,087.80 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.68x = 371,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,157.36/725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.46

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