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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.12, 1,000.56 and 414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.12, 1,000.56 and 414.56 is: 572.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.12 : 1,000.56 = 414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.12/1,000.56 = 414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.12x = 1,000.56 × 414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.12x = 414,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,792.15/725.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.03

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