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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.68, 1,088.34 and 340.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.68, 1,088.34 and 340.84 is: 511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.68 : 1,088.34 = 340.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.68/1,088.34 = 340.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.68x = 1,088.34 × 340.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.68x = 370,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,949.81/725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.18

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