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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.98, 1,088.34 and 360.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.98, 1,088.34 and 360.94 is: 541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.98 : 1,088.34 = 360.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.98/1,088.34 = 360.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.98x = 1,088.34 × 360.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.98x = 392,825.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,825.44/725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.10

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