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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.81, 1,088.58 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.81, 1,088.58 and 335.39 is: 503.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.81 : 1,088.58 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.81/1,088.58 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.81x = 1,088.58 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.81x = 365,093.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,093.40/725.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.02

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