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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725, 1,000.09 and 445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725, 1,000.09 and 445.37 is: 614.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725 : 1,000.09 = 445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725/1,000.09 = 445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725x = 1,000.09 × 445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725x = 445,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,410.08/725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.36

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