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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.13, 1,001.23 and 445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.13, 1,001.23 and 445.75 is: 615.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.13 : 1,001.23 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.13/1,001.23 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.13x = 1,001.23 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.13x = 446,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,294.66/725.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.47

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