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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.08, 1,000.64 and 410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.08, 1,000.64 and 410.32 is: 566.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.08 : 1,000.64 = 410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.08/1,000.64 = 410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.08x = 1,000.64 × 410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.08x = 410,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,582.60/725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.26

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