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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.90, 1,089.10 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.90, 1,089.10 and 335.90 is: 503.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.90 : 1,089.10 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.90/1,089.10 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.90x = 1,089.10 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.90x = 365,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,828.69/725.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.97

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