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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.86, 1,088.23 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.86, 1,088.23 and 360.36 is: 540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.86 : 1,088.23 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.86/1,088.23 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.86x = 1,088.23 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.86x = 392,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,157.40/725.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.27

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