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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.72, 1,088.17 and 336.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.72, 1,088.17 and 336.11 is: 503.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.72 : 1,088.17 = 336.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.72/1,088.17 = 336.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.72x = 1,088.17 × 336.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.72x = 365,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,738.54/725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.97

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