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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.74, 1,088.45 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.74, 1,088.45 and 335.76 is: 503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.74 : 1,088.45 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.74/1,088.45 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.74x = 1,088.45 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.74x = 365,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,453.47/725.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.56

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