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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.98, 1,089.16 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.98, 1,089.16 and 335.66 is: 503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.98 : 1,089.16 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.98/1,089.16 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.98x = 1,089.16 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.98x = 365,587.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,587.45/725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.58

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