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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725, 1,000.52 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725, 1,000.52 and 414.48 is: 571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725 : 1,000.52 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725/1,000.52 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725x = 1,000.52 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725x = 414,695.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,695.53/725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.99

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