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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.70, 1,088.82 and 335.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.70, 1,088.82 and 335.89 is: 503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.70 : 1,088.82 = 335.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.70/1,088.82 = 335.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.70x = 1,088.82 × 335.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.70x = 365,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,723.75/725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.96

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