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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.86, 1,088.51 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.86, 1,088.51 and 336.06 is: 503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.86 : 1,088.51 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.86/1,088.51 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.86x = 1,088.51 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.86x = 365,802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,802.99/725.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.96

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