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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.70, 1,088.73 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.70, 1,088.73 and 340.50 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.70 : 1,088.73 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.70/1,088.73 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.70x = 1,088.73 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.70x = 370,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,712.57/725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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