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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.81, 1,088.94 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.81, 1,088.94 and 355.84 is: 533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.81 : 1,088.94 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.81/1,088.94 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.81x = 1,088.94 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.81x = 387,493.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,493.15/725.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.88

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