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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.87, 1,088.97 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.87, 1,088.97 and 335.54 is: 503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.87 : 1,088.97 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.87/1,088.97 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.87x = 1,088.97 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.87x = 365,387.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,387.55/725.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.38

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