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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.84, 1,087.70 and 335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.84, 1,087.70 and 335.96 is: 503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.84 : 1,087.70 = 335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.84/1,087.70 = 335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.84x = 1,087.70 × 335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.84x = 365,416.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,416.57/725.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.44

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