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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725, 1,000.58 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725, 1,000.58 and 414.44 is: 571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725 : 1,000.58 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725/1,000.58 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725x = 1,000.58 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725x = 414,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,680.38/725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.97

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