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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.88, 1,087.14 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.88, 1,087.14 and 359.52 is: 538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.88 : 1,087.14 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.88/1,087.14 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.88x = 1,087.14 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.88x = 390,848.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,848.57/725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.45

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