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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.77, 1,088.66 and 340.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.77, 1,088.66 and 340.93 is: 511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.77 : 1,088.66 = 340.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.77/1,088.66 = 340.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.77x = 1,088.66 × 340.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.77x = 371,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,156.85/725.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.40

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