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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.07, 1,000.61 and 406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.07, 1,000.61 and 406.05 is: 560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.07 : 1,000.61 = 406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.07/1,000.61 = 406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.07x = 1,000.61 × 406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.07x = 406,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,295.66/725.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.35

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