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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.89, 1,089.24 and 341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.89, 1,089.24 and 341.14 is: 511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.89 : 1,089.24 = 341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.89/1,089.24 = 341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.89x = 1,089.24 × 341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.89x = 371,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,583.33/725.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.90

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