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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.71, 1,088.67 and 336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.71, 1,088.67 and 336.10 is: 504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.71 : 1,088.67 = 336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.71/1,088.67 = 336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.71x = 1,088.67 × 336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.71x = 365,901.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,901.99/725.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.20

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